Cryptic crossword clue
Warring groups maybe in loud battles 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Warring groups" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case warring groups = factions.
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What does FACTIONS mean?

FACTIONS noun
  1. A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.
  2. Strife; discord.

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