Cryptic crossword clue
In a pub, serving American opposed to reasoning 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "opposed to reasoning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case opposed to reasoning = alogical.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ALOGICAL mean?

ALOGICAL adjective
  1. Not based upon logic or reasoned argument.
  2. Opposed to logic.

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