Cryptic crossword clue
Old fellow in revolt is to become a Catholic 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "to become a Catholic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to become a catholic = romanise.
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 ROMANISE mean?

ROMANISE verb
  1. To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.
  2. (usually capitalized) To bring under the authority or influence of Rome.
  3. (usually capitalized) To make or become Roman in character or style.
  4. (usually capitalized) To make or become Roman Catholic in religion (by conversion), character or style.
  5. To fill with Latin words or idioms.

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