Cryptic crossword clue
Refrained from supporting Asian island endlessly 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Refrained from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case refrained from = forborne.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FORBORNE mean?

FORBORNE verb
  1. To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
  2. To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
  3. To refuse; to decline; to withsay; to unheed.
  4. To control oneself when provoked.

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