Cryptic crossword clue
They are all I am, being great intellects 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "They are all I am" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they are all i am = bigheads.
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 BIGHEADS mean?

BIGHEADS noun
  1. (especially used by children) A person having an inflated opinion of himself; a conceited or arrogant person.
  2. One of several species of fish having a large head.
  3. One of several animal diseases that cause swelling of the head.

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