The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TAILORED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result TAILORED
- Special purpose yellow packs pursued
- Followed men inside, made to fit
- Made bespoke outfit for setter wearing tatty leotard
- At Dior “Le Fashion” is specially cut
- Fashion Dior et al made to measure
- Weaker batsmen due run for wide turned out well
- Modified Rio delta variant
- Made clothes for Dior et al, unusually
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The straight part
We know that "Special purpose" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case special purpose = tailored.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 TAILORED mean?
TAILORED verb- To make, repair, or alter clothes.
- To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.
- To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.
- Adjusted by a tailor, fitted.
- Made by a tailor.