The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ENSUED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ENSUED
- Resulted in having to go to law in the finish
- Turned out European heartlessly named girl inside
- Followed last point round court, as before
- Proceeded to bring charges in extremity
- Followed girl, within reason
- Followed action-packed final
- Proceeded to take legal action in extremity
- Charge into goal succeeded
- Proceeded to prosecute in conclusion
- In conclusion, appeal succeeded
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What does ENSUED mean?
ENSUED verb- To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
- To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.
- To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.