Cryptic crossword clue
Moved punctually given support of journalist 8

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Moved" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case moved = prompted.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PROMPTED mean?

PROMPTED verb
  1. To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.
  2. To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
  3. To initiate; to cause or lead to.

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