Cryptic crossword clue
Chain store is awful for those seeking solitude 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ANCHORITES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
A
N
C
H
O
R
I
T
E
S

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "those seeking solitude" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case those seeking solitude = anchorites.
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 ANCHORITES mean?

ANCHORITES noun
  1. One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations