Cryptic crossword clue
Reformer of church in church history, say 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Reformer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reformer = modifier.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MODIFIER mean?

MODIFIER noun
  1. One who, or that which, modifies.
  2. (grammar) A word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or phrase.
  3. A keyword that qualifies the meaning of other code.

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