Cryptic crossword clue
Shut up, Rocky appeared to be indifferent 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "appeared to be indifferent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case appeared to be indifferent = shrugged.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SHRUGGED mean?

SHRUGGED verb
  1. To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

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