Cryptic crossword clue
Appointed in the role of token journalist 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Appointed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case appointed = assigned.
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 ASSIGNED mean?

ASSIGNED verb
  1. To designate or set apart something for some purpose.
  2. To appoint or select someone for some office.
  3. To allot or give something as a task.
  4. To attribute or sort something into categories.
  5. To transfer property, a legal right, etc., from one person to another.
  6. To give (a value) to a variable.

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