Cryptic crossword clue
Desert an idiot travels about, being lost 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word DISORIENTATED

I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
D
I
S
O
R
I
E
N
T
A
T
E
D

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "lost" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lost = disorientated.
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 DISORIENTATED mean?

DISORIENTATED verb
  1. To cause to lose orientation or direction.
  2. To confuse or befuddle.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations