Cryptic crossword clue
Like nuns, perhaps, knowing about revised rites 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like nuns, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like nuns, perhaps = sisterly.
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 SISTERLY mean?

SISTERLY adjective
  1. Of or characteristic of sisters.
SISTERLY adverb
  1. In the manner of a sister, behaving as one would expect of a sister; as a sister, as sisters.

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