Cryptic crossword clue
Piece of news often editorially toned down 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "toned down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case toned down = softened.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SOFTENED mean?

SOFTENED verb
  1. To make something soft or softer.
  2. To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
  3. To make less harsh
  4. To become soft or softer
SOFTENED adjective
  1. Made soft.
  2. Aspirated.

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