The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EXPEDITE
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More clues leading to the result EXPEDITE
- Former partner takes exercise alongside unusual diet to make things happen
- Hurry through data in transmission, primarily within XP
- Hasten construction of deep exit
- Former streetwalker shortly to have sex with European. Hurry up!
- No longer number one comprehending depth computer technology? Speed up!
- Hasten journey placing base instead of topless geisha district
- Speed up progress of divorcee with exercise and new diet
- Pedestrian blocking the way out by Mile End — move along
- Hasten start of punt in river before change in tide
- Old fashioned diet, incorporating work-out and fast
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The straight part
We know that "to make things happen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to make things happen = expedite.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 EXPEDITE mean?
EXPEDITE verb- To accelerate the progress of.
- To perform (a task) fast and efficiently.
- Free of impediment; unimpeded.
- Expeditious; quick; prompt.