Cryptic crossword clue
Head Office initially employs computers etc to look after a place 5-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HOUSE-SIT

I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
H
O
U
S
E
-
S
I
T

Buddy explains!

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 HOUSE-SIT mean?

HOUSE-SIT verb
  1. To live temporarily in someone else's home for the purpose of protecting and tending to it in the owner's or tenant's absence.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations