The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CONCERTED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does CONCERTED mean?
CONCERTED verb- To plan together; to settle or adjust by conference, agreement, or consultation.
- To plan; to devise; to arrange.
- To act in harmony or conjunction; to form combined plans.
- Performed through a concert of effort; done by agreement or in combination.
- Having separate parts for voices and instruments