The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SORTED
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More clues leading to the result SORTED
- Kind newspaperman’s fixed up
- . . . . classified as an anagram indicator?
- Very shamefaced about time in order
- Old Bob or Edward put right
- Kind journalist equipped with drugs
- Wore Penny out getting organised
- Strode out in good order maybe
- Bar area – roasted nuts ordered
- As letters must be, coming out of Dorset
- Redevelopment of Dorset dealt with
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The straight part
We know that "equipped with drugs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case equipped with drugs = sorted.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 SORTED mean?
SORTED verb- To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.
- To arrange into some sequence, usually numerically, alphabetically or chronologically.
- To conjoin; to put together in distribution; to class.
- To conform; to adapt; to accommodate.
- To choose from a number; to select; to cull.
- To join or associate with others, especially with others of the same kind or species; to agree.
- To suit; to fit; to be in accord; to harmonize.
- To fix (a problem) or handle (a task).
- To attack physically.
- Put into some order by sorting.
- (usually with out) In good order, under control.
- In possession of a sufficient supply, especially of narcotics.
- A general expression of approval.