Cryptic crossword clue
Managed to tie in jittery decider 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Managed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case managed = directed.
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 DIRECTED mean?

DIRECTED verb
  1. To manage, control, steer.
  2. To aim (something) at (something else).
  3. To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.
  4. To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.
  5. To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.
DIRECTED adjective
  1. In a manner emphasizing one's point of view.
  2. Having the properties of a directed graph.
  3. Having the properties of a directed set.

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