The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MEDIATED which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 1998.
Refereed crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| MEDIATED | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Refereed
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- peer-reviewed
 - scholarly
 - specialized
 - learned
 - specialised
 - mediated
 - coached
 - officiated
 - referred
 - refered
 - sanctioned
 - played
 
Crossword Answer definitions
MEDIATED verb- To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
 - To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.
 - To divide into two equal parts.
 - To act as an intermediary causal or communicative agent; to convey.
 - To act as a spiritualistic medium.
 
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