Cryptic crossword clue
Resolves to conceal one’s actions to destroy gods 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "actions to destroy gods" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case actions to destroy gods = deicides.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DEICIDES mean?

DEICIDES noun
  1. The killing of a god or goddess; godslaughter.
  2. The killer of a god or goddess.
  3. The crucifixion of Jesus viewed as a crime.

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