The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UPRAISED
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More clues leading to the result UPRAISED
- Sounds like you cracked up, put in a higher position
- University given commendation and put in top place
- University spoken highly of given a boost
- Fundamental character of guru exalted, lifted
- Elevated and honoured after university
- Pair sued wrongly for appearance of glass in toast
- Exalted leading role began with new ideas
- University commended and elevated
- Elevated by universal acclaim ending in award
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The straight part
We know that "put in a higher position" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put in a higher position = upraised.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 UPRAISED mean?
UPRAISED verb- To raise something up; to elevate.
- To move something upright; to erect.
- Lifted, raised, held high.