The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MINGLED
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The straight part
We know that "engaged socially with others" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case engaged socially with others = mingled.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MINGLED mean?
MINGLED verb- To intermix; to combine or join, as an individual or part, with other parts, but commonly so as to be distinguishable in the product
- To associate or unite in a figurative way, or by ties of relationship
- To cause or allow to intermarry
- To intermarry.
- To deprive of purity by mixture; to contaminate.
- To make or prepare by mixing the ingredients of.
- To put together; to join.
- To become mixed or blended.
- To socialize with different people at a social event.