The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word FACILITATED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Made easier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made easier = facilitated.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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Crossword Answer definitions
FACILITATED verb- To make easy or easier.
- To help bring about.
- To preside over (a meeting, a seminar).
- Made easier