The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SUPPLIED
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What does SUPPLIED mean?
SUPPLIED verb- To provide (something), to make (something) available for use.
- To furnish or equip with.
- To fill up, or keep full.
- To compensate for, or make up a deficiency of.
- To serve instead of; to take the place of.
- To act as a substitute.
- To fill temporarily; to serve as substitute for another in, as a vacant place or office; to occupy; to have possession of.