Cryptic crossword clue
Block calls for money deducted from wages 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word STOPPAGES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
S
T
O
P
P
A
G
E
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 STOPPAGES mean?

STOPPAGES noun
  1. A pause or halt of some activity.
  2. Something that forms an obstacle to continued activity; a blockage or obstruction.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations