The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TARGETED
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More clues leading to the result TARGETED
- Aimed to purchase, breaking into new trade
- Directed seaman to obtain education
- Aimed at gain in trade all over the place
- After Greta perhaps, Ted identified as a victim
- Ted was after Greta, perhaps, identified as a victim
- Understand journalist’s after traitor being held up and shot at
- Fetch editor after retired informer is identified as victim
- Aimed at sailor, cop, newspaperman
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The straight part
We know that "Directed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case directed = targeted.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 TARGETED mean?
TARGETED verb- To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).
- To aim for as an audience or demographic.
- To produce code suitable for.
- Having something aimed at it.
- Aimed at something; focused.