The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ACCORDED
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More clues leading to the result ACCORDED
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The straight part
We know that "Awarded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case awarded = accorded.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.
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What does ACCORDED mean?
ACCORDED verb- To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.
- To bring (people) to an agreement; to reconcile, settle, adjust or harmonize.
- To agree or correspond; to be in harmony; to be concordant.
- To agree in pitch and tone.
- To grant as suitable or proper; to concede or award.
- To give consent.
- To arrive at an agreement.