Cryptic crossword clue
Lies about a retired Christian’s benign tumours 8

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

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We know that "benign tumours" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case benign tumours = fibroids.
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What does FIBROIDS mean?

FIBROIDS noun
  1. A benign tumour of the uterus that is composed of either fibrous connective tissue or muscle.
  2. A fibroma.

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