Cryptic crossword clue
Top lines of the French anthems – not hard 8

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

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What does DESCANTS mean?

DESCANTS noun
  1. A lengthy discourse on a subject.
  2. A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme
DESCANTS verb
  1. To discuss at length.
  2. To sing or play a descant.

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