Cryptic crossword clue
One down – hard, or a deliberate repetition of a word? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "deliberate repetition of a word?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deliberate repetition of a word? = anaphora.
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 ANAPHORA mean?

ANAPHORA noun
  1. An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.
ANAPHORA noun
  1. The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
  2. An expression that can refer to virtually any referent, the specific referent being defined by context.
  3. An expression that refers to a preceding expression.
  4. The most solemn part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass during which the offerings of bread and wine are consecrated as body and blood of Christ

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