Restored to favour, it is thought, again (8)
I believe the answer is:
redeemed
This clue could be a double definition.
'restored to favour' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'thought again' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I can't understand how one could define the other.
'it is' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for redeemed that I've seen before include "Restored to favour" , "Bought back from pawnbroker" , "Atoned for" , "Thought about the possibilities again" , "Bought out of pawn" .)