Cryptic crossword clue
Having calmed down, name-dropper Julian welcomes United director 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "calmed down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case calmed down = assuaged.
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What does ASSUAGED mean?

ASSUAGED verb
  1. To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
  2. To pacify or soothe (someone).
  3. To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.

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