Cryptic crossword clue
American partner 1d forgave 8

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

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More clues leading to the result PARDONED

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The straight part
We know that "forgave" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forgave = pardoned.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PARDONED mean?

PARDONED verb
  1. To forgive (a person).
  2. To refrain from exacting as a penalty.
  3. To grant an official pardon for a crime.
PARDONED adjective
  1. Forgiven for wrongdoing.

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