The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EMPATHIC
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result EMPATHIC
- Very understanding chap, changing with time
- Understanding how it feels to be a chimp, with endless tea drunk
- In two minds? Stressing, Henry initially takes two steps backward; …
- Emotionally sensitive to mice running all over girl's house
- English lawmaker at hospital's in command and compassionate
- Executive committee receives note about way of feeling as others do
- Understanding medicine is primarily needed in hepatic transplant
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The straight part
We know that "Understanding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case understanding = empathic.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.
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What does EMPATHIC mean?
EMPATHIC adjective- Showing or expressing empathy.
- Of, pertaining to, or being an empath: of or having the capability of sensing the emotions of others.