The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PRACTISE
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More clues leading to the result PRACTISE
- Rehearse chapter at start of Thessalonians during worship
- Jimmy's outside Acton, having dropped off on train
- . Train carpet is in need of refurbishment
- Observe law that’s in force
- Run through court, interrupting worship
- Go over and scrape it off
- Prepare care tips to run through
- Rehearse scene in lift
- Performance is given energy after pair warm up?
- Follow expression of approval around court
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The straight part
We know that "train" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case train = practise.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRACTISE mean?
PRACTISE verb- To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.
- To repeat an activity in this way.
- To perform or observe in a habitual fashion.
- To pursue (a career, especially law, fine art or medicine).
- To conspire.
- To put into practice; to carry out; to act upon; to commit; to execute; to do.
- To make use of; to employ.
- To teach or accustom by practice; to train.