Cryptic crossword clue
Take strength from tea? Never settled! 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Take strength from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take strength from = enervate.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ENERVATE mean?

ENERVATE verb
  1. To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.
  2. To weaken morally or mentally.
  3. To partially or completely remove a nerve.
ENERVATE adjective
  1. Made feeble; weakened.

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