Exonerated (9)
'exonerated' is the definition.
('acquit' can be a synonym of 'exonerate')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for acquitted that I've seen before include "Found not guilty and discharged" , "Absolved" , "Settled" .)
'exonerated' is the definition.
('clear' can be a synonym of 'exonerate')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for cleared that I've seen before include "Acquitted" , "Exonerated" , "found not guilty" , "free" , "approved" .)