The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SATANIC
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
S
A
T
A
N
I
C
More clues leading to the result SATANIC
- Like controversial verses as written about a function
- Diabolical cast in a play
- . Fixed a name for the devil, mostly considering the devil
- Bag lined with brown bit of inlay is wicked
- A saint out and about like his adversary
- An act is horribly evil
- Diabolical cast in a production
- Recite bitter sounding verses from controversial book
- So defending what the Sun produces is wicked?
- Devilish oriental appetiser left unfinished, though mostly agreeable
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 SATANIC mean?
SATANIC adjective- Of, pertaining to or resembling Satan (the Devil).
- Evil, fiendish, devilish or diabolical.
- Of or pertaining to any form of Satanism.