The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word INN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
I
N
N
More clues leading to the result INN
- North European misses fine pub
- Chap from Helsinki out of his head here?
- Boozer liked being heard
- Popular name for pub
- Where we may find a bit of dinner?
- Knight accommodated in fashionable lodging-place
- Chap from Helsinki, perhaps, losing head in boozer
- Hotel chain needs houses
- Where we may eat out? Not by the sound of it
- Local news overlooked by head of ITV
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Boozer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boozer = inn.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 INN mean?
INN noun- Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.
- A tavern.
- One of the colleges (societies or buildings) in London, for students of the law barristers.
- The town residence of a nobleman or distinguished person.
- A place of shelter; hence, dwelling; habitation; residence; abode.
- To house; to lodge.
- To take lodging; to lodge.