Cryptic crossword clue
None more vicious than this violent strife besetting church 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "None more vicious than this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case none more vicious than this = fiercest.
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 FIERCEST mean?

FIERCEST adjective
  1. Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
  2. Resolute or strenuously active.
  3. Threatening in appearance or demeanor.
  4. (rural) Excellent, very good.
  5. Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.

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