The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BULLETIN
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result BULLETIN
- Ball fired at the crease producing report
- Fast traveller in news item
- Shot current news report
- News report shot at home
- Report of patient’s progress round home
- Official report of headless chicken in container
- Report of slug at home
- Missile covered in report
- At home, after round, gets news update
- Possible killer in news report
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The straight part
We know that "Report of patient’s progress" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case report of patient’s progress = bulletin.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 BULLETIN mean?
BULLETIN noun- A short report, especially one released through official channels to be broadcast or publicized.
- A short news report.
- A short printed publication, especially one produced by an organization.
- To announce something by means of such a report or publication.