The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SOLDERED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SOLDERED
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What does SOLDERED mean?
SOLDERED verb- To join items together, or to coat them with solder
- To join things as if with solder.
- Fastened by means of solder.