Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NOURISHED

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What does NOURISHED mean?

NOURISHED verb
  1. To feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.
  2. To support; to maintain.
  3. To supply the means of support and increase to; to encourage; to foster
  4. To cherish; to comfort.
  5. To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments.
  6. To promote growth; to furnish nutriment.
  7. To gain nourishment.
NOURISHED adjective
  1. Fed

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