Cryptic crossword clue
Distinct housing alien sold 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MARKETED

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does MARKETED mean?

MARKETED verb
  1. To make (products or services) available for sale and promote them.
  2. To sell
  3. To deal in a market; to buy or sell; to make bargains for provisions or goods.

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