Cryptic crossword clue
State matured, got mean 8

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

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We know that "got mean" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case got mean = averaged.
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What does AVERAGED mean?

AVERAGED verb
  1. To compute the average of, especially the arithmetic mean.
  2. Over a period of time or across members of a population, to have or generate a mean value of.
  3. To divide among a number, according to a given proportion.
  4. To be, generally or on average.

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