The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PRONOUNCED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result PRONOUNCED
- Marked word such as we initially check with editor
- Noticeable in reminder to collect cat after noon
- Very noticeable, it’s said
- Very noticeable when once proud knight breaks down
- Noticeable, it’s said
- Tom struck, taking out President after first of Neocons passed judgement
- He or she maybe died after Church passed judgment?
- He perhaps precedes Conservative, editor said
- Sounded thick
- Sounded // positive
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The straight part
We know that "Very noticeable,/it’s said" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very noticeable,/it’s said = pronounced.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 PRONOUNCED mean?
PRONOUNCED verb- To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
- To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.
- To pass judgment.
- To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.
- To produce the components of speech.
- To read aloud.
- Uttered, articulated.
- Strongly marked.