Cryptic crossword clue
Half-hearted hostility and dismal dazzle 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SPLENDOUR

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
S
P
L
E
N
D
O
U
R


Buddy explains!

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

SPLENDOUR noun
  1. Great light, luster or brilliance.
  2. Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.
  3. Great fame or glory.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations