Cryptic crossword clue
Arrogant idiot being angry, not the first 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ASSUMING

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
A
S
S
U
M
I
N
G

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Arrogant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arrogant = assuming.
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 ASSUMING mean?

ASSUMING verb
  1. To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
  2. To take on a position, duty or form
  3. To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate
  4. To receive, adopt (a person)
  5. To adopt (an idea or cause)
ASSUMING noun
  1. An assumption.
ASSUMING adjective
  1. Haughty; arrogant

Latest crossword clues with full explanations