Cryptic crossword clue
Satisfied, read news out 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Satisfied" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case satisfied = answered.
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 ANSWERED mean?

ANSWERED verb
  1. To make a reply or response to.
  2. To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.
  3. To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.
  4. To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
  5. To be accountable or responsible; to make amends.
  6. To file a document in response to a complaint.
  7. To correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with.
  8. To be opposite, or to act in opposition.
  9. To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
  10. To respond to satisfactorily; to meet successfully by way of explanation, argument, or justification; to refute.
  11. To be or act in compliance with, in fulfillment or satisfaction of, as an order, obligation, or demand.
  12. To render account to or for.
  13. To atone for; to be punished for.
  14. To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.

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