The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EMERGED
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More clues leading to the result EMERGED
- Joined forces after enemy initially came into view
- Spain joined and came out
- Aussie’s view of male in course became apparent
- Became apparent Spain’s united
- A thousand accepted by university award, set up and developed
- Sweetheart joined and came out
- Yours truly in the grip of uncontrollable greed, as became apparent
- Third in Premiership? United, it’s been revealed
- Appeared to get marks in university qualification overturned
- Appeared united after end of debate
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What does EMERGED mean?
EMERGED verb- To come into view.
- To come out of a situation, object or a liquid.
- To become known.