The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OBLIGED
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More clues leading to the result OBLIGED
- Bound dictionary with half-ruined contents
- Thankful he’s left school
- Bound dictionary with large content — with large content
- Compelled first of guests to tuck into boiled nuts
- Indebted former schoolfellow misled, getting grand invested
- Compelled terrorist to meet police officer along with journalist
- Cook greens initially boiled as required
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The straight part
We know that "as required" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as required = obliged.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 OBLIGED mean?
OBLIGED verb- To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
- To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
- To be indebted to someone.
- Under an obligation to do something for someone.
- Indebted because of a favor done.