Cryptic crossword clue
Copy complicated procedure 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
R
E
P
R
O
D
U
C
E


Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Copy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case copy = reproduce.
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 REPRODUCE mean?

REPRODUCE verb
  1. To produce an image or copy of.
  2. To generate offspring (sexually or asexually), or organisms.
  3. To produce again; to recreate.
  4. To bring something to mind; to recall.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations