The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PIERCED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result PIERCED
- Ran through short statute recalled by gumshoe
- Ran through coastal structure erected last month
- Stuck up last month, First Bank
- Passed through dock last month on the way back
- Hurt and angry without a piece of chocolate after dessert
- Patched outside opening of raincoat having holes
- Having holes connected bit by bit, securing rope at the front
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What does PIERCED mean?
PIERCED verb- To puncture; to break through
- To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
- To break or interrupt abruptly
- To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
- To penetrate; to affect deeply.
- Cut through; perforated.
- Having one or more body piercings.