Cryptic crossword clue
Applications for injury benefit, perhaps 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ANTISEPTICS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
A
N
T
I
S
E
P
T
I
C
S

Buddy explains!

The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ANTISEPTICS mean?

ANTISEPTICS noun
  1. Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

Latest crossword clues with full explanations