The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ELECTED
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
E
L
E
C
T
E
D
More clues leading to the result ELECTED
- Voted in strike, and other things included, all retrograde
- Chosen people news boss put in office
- Voted in because put up with changing sides
- In English court, in Leeds, mostly
- In bed etc, eleven turned in
- Preferred not to have succeeded in office
- Put in a seat
- Naked celeb acted, discovered by director and chosen
- Chosen to get rid of section in office?
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "put in office" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put in office = elected.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 ELECTED mean?
ELECTED verb- To choose or make a decision (to do something)
- To choose (a candidate) in an election
- One who is elected.