Cryptic crossword clue
Headband: ornate relic exhibited in court 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CIRCLET

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
C
I
R
C
L
E
T

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Headband" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case headband = circlet.
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 CIRCLET mean?

CIRCLET noun
  1. A small circle.
  2. A ring (typically of gold or silver) worn as an ornament on the head
  3. A crown without arches or a covering.
  4. A round body; an orb.
  5. A circular piece of wood put under a dish at table.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations