Cryptic crossword clue
Sanctioned cadet, smashed eating kind of mushroom 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Sanctioned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sanctioned = accepted.
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 ACCEPTED mean?

ACCEPTED verb
  1. To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
  2. To admit to a place or a group.
  3. To regard as proper, usual, true, or to believe in.
  4. To receive as adequate or satisfactory.
  5. To receive or admit to; to agree to; to assent to; to submit to.
  6. To endure patiently.
  7. To agree to pay.
  8. To receive officially.
  9. To receive something willingly.
ACCEPTED adjective
  1. Generally approved, believed, or recognized.

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