The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHOWN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SHOWN
- Explained method used to break partnership
- Can it have to be proved?
- Quiet expression of pain knight displayed
- Demonstrated how to fill tin
- Demonstrated a way to proceed in opposite directions
- Made clear how in directions
- Method for joining opposites being demonstrated
- Displayed and flashed, say
- Explained method used between bridge partners
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Demonstrated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case demonstrated = shown.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 SHOWN mean?
SHOWN verb- To display, to have somebody see (something).
- To bestow; to confer.
- To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
- To guide or escort.
- To be visible; to be seen; to appear.
- To put in an appearance; show up.
- To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.
- (racing) To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.
- To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.