The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ENLISTED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ENLISTED
- Englishman on vacation tipped and got help
- Engaged? Let’s dine out
- Engaged in steel industry department
- Was inclined to go after number engaged
- Wiggly lines young Edward joined up
- Got help through having heard, getting somewhat moved
- Came into force
- Recruited eldest in cooking
- Went into service?
- Eldest in group joined military …
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What does ENLISTED mean?
ENLISTED verb- To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
- To join a cause or organization, especially military service.
- To recruit the aid or membership of others.
- To secure; to obtain.
- Those individuals who have enlisted in the military and who are not commissioned officers.
- Belonging to the military, but not as a commissioned officer.