The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CLAIMED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
C
L
A
I
M
E
D
More clues leading to the result CLAIMED
- Upset last month over mail being misdirected, it’s asserted
- Demanded medical treatment
- Called for medical to be reviewed
- Declared result of carrying out decimal conversion
- Alleged hint of conspiracy left media in a frenzy
- Received a disc containing encrypted email
- Asked for decimal approximation
- I’m beginning to enjoy getting dressed outside, it’s alleged
- Alleged medical blunders
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Declared" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case declared = claimed.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 CLAIMED mean?
CLAIMED verb- To demand ownership of.
- To state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true.
- To demand ownership or right to use for land.
- To demand compensation or damages through the courts.
- To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.
- To cause the loss of, usually by violent means.
- To proclaim.
- To call or name.