The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word JUDGED
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The straight part
We know that "Heard" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case heard = judged.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 JUDGED mean?
JUDGED verb- To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on.
- To sit in judgment, to act as judge.
- To form an opinion on.
- To arbitrate; to pass opinion on something, especially to settle a dispute etc.
- To have as an opinion; to consider, suppose.
- To form an opinion; to infer.
- To criticize or label another person or thing.