Cryptic crossword clue
Calmed down, seeing volunteers back in situ before start of day 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Calmed down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case calmed down = placated.
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What does PLACATED mean?

PLACATED verb
  1. To calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that they become content or at least no longer irate.

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