What's the most likely answer to Knowledgeable journalist going through purple patch? crossword clue?

The most likely answer is INFORMED .

How many solutions for the clue Knowledgeable journalist going through purple patch? is there?

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Knowledgeable journalist going through purple patch? Crossword Clue Answer

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times

More clues leading to the result INFORMED

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The straight part

We know that "Knowledgeable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case knowledgeable = informed.

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 INFORMED mean?

INFORMED verb

To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).
To communicate knowledge to.
To impart information or knowledge.
To act as an informer; denounce.
To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).
To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.
To direct, guide.
To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.

INFORMED adjective

Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education.
Based on knowledge; founded on due understanding of a situation.