Cryptic crossword clue
Gives new form to Religious Education, quietly introducing man’s ancestors? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RESHAPES

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The straight part
We know that "Gives new form to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gives new form to = reshapes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RESHAPES mean?

RESHAPES verb
  1. To make into a different shape
  2. To reorganize

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