The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INCLUDED
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The straight part
We know that "embraced" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case embraced = included.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 INCLUDED mean?
INCLUDED verb- To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.
- To contain, as parts of a whole; to comprehend.
- To enclose, confine.
- To conclude; to terminate.
- To use a directive that allows the use of source code from another file.