Cryptic crossword clue
Frowning, one of Fab Four heard brother was in debt 6-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word BEETLE-BROWED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
B
E
E
T
L
E
-
B
R
O
W
E
D

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Frowning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case frowning = beetle-browed.
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 BEETLE-BROWED mean?

BEETLE-BROWED adjective
  1. Making an unfriendly or sullen face; scowling.
  2. Having an overhanging or prominent brow.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations