Cryptic crossword clue
Even went first and scored equaliser 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "scored equaliser" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scored equaliser = levelled.
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 LEVELLED mean?

LEVELLED verb
  1. To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.
  2. To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.
  3. To progress to the next level.
  4. To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).
  5. To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone).
  6. To make the score of a game equal.
  7. To bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.
  8. To adjust or adapt to a certain level.
  9. (usually with "with") To speak honestly and openly with.

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