Cryptic crossword clue
Relieved when artist turned up outside university 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ASSUAGED

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What does ASSUAGED mean?

ASSUAGED verb
  1. To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
  2. To pacify or soothe (someone).
  3. To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.

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