Cryptic crossword clue
Break 1 20 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 1 letter word SMASH} –

S
M
A
S
H
}
â

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Break/1 20" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case break/1 20 = smash} –.
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 SMASH} – mean?

SMASH} – noun
  1. The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.
  2. A traffic collision.
  3. Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc); a hit.
  4. A very hard overhead shot hit sharply downward.
  5. A bankruptcy.
  6. A kind of julep cocktail containing chunks of fresh fruit that can be eaten after finishing the drink.
SMASH} – verb
  1. To break (something brittle) violently.
  2. To be destroyed by being smashed.
  3. To hit extremely hard.
  4. To ruin completely and suddenly.
  5. To defeat overwhelmingly; to gain a comprehensive success.
  6. To deform through continuous pressure.
  7. To have sexual intercourse with.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations