The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STAMPED
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What does STAMPED mean?
STAMPED verb- To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
- To move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
- To strike, beat, or press forcibly with the bottom of the foot, or by thrusting the foot downward.
- To mark by pressing quickly and heavily.
- To give an official marking to, generally by impressing or imprinting a design or symbol.
- To apply postage stamps to.
- To mark; to impress.