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"affected" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often mannered (8 letters).
Definitions
acted upon; influenced
Used in a sentence
“The affected products had to be recalled.”
“He spoke with an affected English accent.”
“The affected articulation of his opinions made it challenging to discern his true stance.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Altered by influence”8 letters
02“Influenced or changed”8 letters
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