The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EQUIPPED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result EQUIPPED
- Provided drug, having made crack
- Employers’ leader cracked, having been fitted up
- Did arm crack, training in middle of Sweden?
- Sally in deep trouble, turned out
- Provided with everything necessary, European told jokes
- Supplied key, then made a clever remark
- Supplied last of tableware, cracked
- Head of English came back prepared
- Ready for expedition Livingstone finally cracked
- Set up and delivered witty riposte via Twitter perhaps?
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The straight part
We know that "Provided with everything necessary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provided with everything necessary = equipped.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does EQUIPPED mean?
EQUIPPED verb- To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)
- To dress up; to array; to clothe.
- To prepare (someone) with a skill.
- To equip oneself with (an item).