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"cleared" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often exonerated (10 letters).
Definitions
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g.
trees and brush
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Made open”7 letters
02“Removed or approved”7 letters
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