Cryptic crossword clue
Offended, being able to see across lake 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Offended" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case offended = slighted.
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 SLIGHTED mean?

SLIGHTED verb
  1. To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
  2. To give lesser weight or importance to.
  3. To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.
  4. To act negligently or carelessly.
  5. (of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
  6. To make even or level.
  7. To throw heedlessly.

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