Cryptic crossword clue
A tide moving through the sea, settled 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "settled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case settled = mediated.
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 MEDIATED mean?

MEDIATED verb
  1. To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
  2. To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.
  3. To divide into two equal parts.
  4. To act as an intermediary causal or communicative agent; to convey.
  5. To act as a spiritualistic medium.

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