The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word CORRESPONDED
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What does CORRESPONDED mean?
CORRESPONDED verb- (constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
- (constructed with with) to exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.
- To have sex with.