Cryptic crossword clue
Raised empty hand containing 8 points

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HEIGHTENED

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The straight part
We know that "Raised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case raised = heightened.
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 HEIGHTENED mean?

HEIGHTENED verb
  1. To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
  2. To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.
HEIGHTENED adjective
  1. Increased in intensity or concentration; elevated, stepped-up

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