The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word JINX
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More clues leading to the result JINX
- Put the mockers on jounalist’s debut in Times
- Juliet admitted kiss cast ill-fated spell
- Curse judge elected by vote
- Curse mazy dribbles in commentary
- … with the odds of jail next? Bad luck
- Spirits finally crushed by curse
- Bad luck with Jack batting, needing ten
- Couple having to part with hug and kiss? Bad luck
- Couple kiss and hug outside but curse
- Juliet in kiss curse
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Curse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case curse = jinx.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 JINX mean?
JINX noun- A hex; an evil spell.
- A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.
- To cast a spell on.
- To bring bad luck to.
- To cause something to happen by mentioning it, usually sarcastically.
- Used after the same response is said by two people simultaneously.