The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ENTRANCED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ENTRANCED
- Delighted duke following portal
- Bowled over to England openers last month — new technique picked up
- Opening day makes one filled with delight
- Transported — via Gate 4?
- Sent daughter to pursue opening
- Aim to drink exotic nectar, becoming bewitched
- Charmed at gate by daughter
- Transported door with key
- … transported, opening door firstly
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The straight part
We know that "Bowled over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bowled over = entranced.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 ENTRANCED mean?
ENTRANCED verb- To delight and fill with wonder.
- To put into a trance.
- Held at attention, as if by magic.