The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TITTERED
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More clues leading to the result TITTERED
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The straight part
We know that "laughed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case laughed = tittered.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 TITTERED mean?
TITTERED verb- To laugh or giggle in a somewhat subdued or restrained way, as from nervousness or poorly-suppressed amusement.
- To teeter; to seesaw.