The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PAIRED
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What does PAIRED mean?
PAIRED verb- To group into one or more sets of two.
- To bring two (animals, notably dogs) together for mating.
- To engage (oneself) with another of opposite opinions not to vote on a particular question or class of questions.
- To suit; to fit, as a counterpart.
- To impair, to make worse.
- To become worse, to deteriorate.