The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FIRMNESS
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The straight part
We know that "Strength" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strength = firmness.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 FIRMNESS mean?
FIRMNESS noun- The state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.