Cryptic crossword clue
Withdraws religious education pamphlets 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Withdraws" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case withdraws = retracts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RETRACTS mean?

RETRACTS verb
  1. To pull back inside.
  2. To draw back; to draw up.
  3. To take back or withdraw something one has said.
  4. To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.

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