Cryptic crossword clue
Said bad things about male in regular row 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Said bad things about" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case said bad things about = maligned.
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 MALIGNED mean?

MALIGNED verb
  1. To make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.
  2. To treat with malice; to show hatred toward; to abuse; to wrong.
MALIGNED adjective
  1. Assailed with contemptuous language

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