The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RECITED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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Buddy explains!

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What does RECITED mean?
RECITED verb- To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.
- To list or enumerate something.
- To deliver a recitation.