The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DETACHED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result DETACHED
- Indifferent, although cheated death unexpectedly
- Withdrawn, Edward’s back hurt
- Removed Dexter, retired hurt
- Clinical clasp in action
- Unemotional chat about going into action
- Edward returned hurt and isolated
- Investigator longed to be even-handed
- Apart from revolutionary in old hat, turned back
- Type of residence converted — Edward was poorly
- Retired, Edward longed to be free
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The straight part
We know that "Clinical" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clinical = detached.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 DETACHED mean?
DETACHED verb- To take apart from; to take off.
- To separate for a special object or use.
- To come off something.
- Not physically attached; separated from something it could connect to.
- Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.
- Having or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested.
- Not influenced by anyone else; characterized by an impersonal objectivity; impartial.