Cryptic crossword clue
Captained ship opening with preserved fish 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
S
K
I
P
P
E
R
E
D


Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Captained" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case captained = skippered.
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 SKIPPERED mean?

SKIPPERED verb
  1. To captain a ship or a sports team.
SKIPPERED verb
  1. To take shelter in a barn or shed.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations