The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DEVELOPS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result DEVELOPS
- Brings out diamonds the day before and takes off
- . Editor upset with 5 European hacks exploits
- Departs with the first lady to cut special blooms
- Results of the day woman takes off
- Spreads river across five docks
- Produces photographs and enlarges
- Plods away without even looking up, unconcerned with new advances
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The straight part
We know that "Results" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case results = develops.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.
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What does DEVELOPS mean?
DEVELOPS verb- To change with a specific direction, progress.
- To progress through a sequence of stages.
- To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
- To create.
- To bring out images latent in photographic film.
- To acquire something usually over a period of time.
- To place one's pieces actively.
- To cause a ball to become more open and available to be played on later. Usually by moving it away from the cushion, or by opening a pack.
- To change the form of (an algebraic expression, etc.) by executing certain indicated operations without changing the value.