What's the most likely answer to Crumpled antique impounded by US agent crossword clue?

The most likely answer is FOLDED .

How many solutions for the clue Crumpled antique impounded by US agent is there?

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Crumpled antique impounded by US agent Crossword Clue Answer

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FOLDED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian

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The straight part

We know that "Crumpled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crumpled = folded.

The cryptic/wordplay part

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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 FOLDED mean?

FOLDED verb

To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
To become folded; to form folds.
To fall over; to be crushed.
To enclose within folded arms (see also enfold).
To give way on a point or in an argument.
To withdraw from betting.
(by extension) To withdraw or quit in general.
To stir gently, with a folding action.
Of a company, to cease to trade.
To double or lay together, as the arms or the hands.
To cover or wrap up; to conceal.