Cryptic crossword clue
Attachment from down under going astray in the mail, PS left out 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
M
A
T
E
S
H
I
P

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Attachment from down under" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attachment from down under = mateship.
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 MATESHIP mean?

MATESHIP noun
  1. The post of mate on a ship; a posting as mate.
  2. (whaling) A type of contract between ships to cooperate and share the proceeds of an expedition.
  3. Fellowship; companionship.
  4. Friendship, particularly between men, such as develops in shared adversity; solidarity.
  5. A relationship based on mating.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations