The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word STATED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result STATED
- . Began without resistance to become established
- Said ‘Full!’ having swallowed a bit of tomato
- Said to be like America?
- Firm and saucy, tasted like ribs
- Way change of date may be expressed
- In New York or Washington, say, Democrat is announced
- Satisfied about court’s conclusion, it’s said
- Said gallery will be in South Dakota
- Declared to be satisfied about Tories’ leader
- Reported that Heath should remain? Clearly expressed
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What does STATED mean?
STATED verb- To declare to be a fact.
- To make known.
- Expressed in a statement; uttered or written.
- Settled; established; fixed.
- Recurring at a regular time; not occasional.