The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REDEEMED
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More clues leading to the result REDEEMED
- After religious lessons, judged free of sin?
- Rescued judge in long grass
- Again considered to be recovered
- Saved then cashed in
- Soldiers considered being paid off
- Rescued troops crossing river delta
- Once again considered as being out of uncle’s care?
- Thought about the possibilities again and exchanged tokens
- Got your own back?
- Judge in long grass rescued
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What does REDEEMED mean?
REDEEMED verb- To recover ownership of something by buying it back.
- To liberate by payment of a ransom.
- To set free by force.
- To save, rescue
- To clear, release from debt or blame
- To expiate, atone (for)
- To convert (some bond or security) into cash
- To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).
- To repair, restore
- To reform, change (for the better)
- To restore the honour, worth, or reputation of oneself or something.
- To reclaim
- (of a person) Granted redemption or salvation.
- (of a coupon or offer) Spent; used in a purchase, and thus no longer usable.