Cryptic crossword clue
Increase reported, then cut came 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "came" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case came = climaxed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CLIMAXED mean?

CLIMAXED verb
  1. To reach or bring to a climax.
  2. To orgasm; to reach orgasm.

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