The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ANNOUNCED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does ANNOUNCED mean?
ANNOUNCED verb- To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known
- To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence