Cryptic crossword clue
Strong Catholic admits weakness? On the contrary 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Strong" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strong = forcible.
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 FORCIBLE mean?

FORCIBLE adjective
  1. Done by force, forced.
  2. (rare or obsolete) Having (physical) force, forceful.
  3. Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
  4. Able to be forced.

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