The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STUNNED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
S
T
U
N
N
E
D
More clues leading to the result STUNNED
- Crazy about Kelly? Completely bowled over!
- Study by fans upset and astonished
- Shocked as naughty nun is hugged by Saint Edward
- Amazed by idiot filling joints up
- Surprised to find animal’s home, barking, upset
- Heads back before new editor is knocked out
- Amazed by the return of some golden nutshells
- Shocked when stood up, getting home mad
- Shocked major walks out of illegal adjournment after first sitting
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Completely bowled over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case completely bowled over = stunned.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 STUNNED mean?
STUNNED verb- To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
- To shock or surprise.
- To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball
- Unable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.