Cryptic crossword clue
Element of English spirit around British isle 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
E
R
B
I
U
M

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Element" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case element = erbium.
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 ERBIUM mean?

ERBIUM noun
  1. A chemical element (symbol Er) with atomic number 68: a silvery-white metal, in nature always found in combination with other elements.
  2. A single atom of this element.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations