Cryptic crossword clue
Called for action about guy, duke, … 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
D
E
M
A
N
D
E
D

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Called for" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case called for = demanded.
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 DEMANDED mean?

DEMANDED verb
  1. To request forcefully.
  2. To claim a right to something.
  3. To ask forcefully for information.
  4. To require of someone.
  5. To issue a summons to court.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations