The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word COSSETED
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More clues leading to the result COSSETED
- Pampered head of science group in school
- Spoiled rotten coeds take over group
- Something to plant for lettuce, putting in time with excessive protection
- Mollycoddled female student in second group? On the contrary
- Pampered, yet firm on son to be prepared with education
- Mollycoddled female student around fantastic sets
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The straight part
We know that "Pampered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pampered = cosseted.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COSSETED mean?
COSSETED verb- To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
- To fondle; to touch or stroke lovingly.
- Pampered.