Cryptic crossword clue
Great performance — one of the best at school? 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word MASTERSTROKE

M
A
S
T
E
R
S
T
R
O
K
E


Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Great performance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case great performance = masterstroke.
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 MASTERSTROKE mean?

MASTERSTROKE noun
  1. An action which demonstrates great skill or artistry.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations