The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PRODUCED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PRODUCED
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The straight part
We know that "made" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made = produced.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.
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What does PRODUCED mean?
PRODUCED verb- To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.
- To make (a thing) available to a person, an authority, etc.; to provide for inspection.
- To sponsor and present (a motion picture, etc) to an audience or to the public.
- To extend an area, or lengthen a line.
- To draw out; to extend; to lengthen or prolong.
- To alter using technology, as opposed to simply performing.