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"directed" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often channeled (9 letters).
Definitions
Guided, aimed, ordered, or supervised.
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Under supervision”8 letters
02“Guided or aimed”8 letters
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