The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REPACKED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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Buddy explains!
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What does REPACKED mean?
REPACKED verb- To pack again.
- To clean the bearings and replace the grease on a wheel.