Cryptic crossword clue
Headless chicken thought it mattered 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CARED

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
C
A
R
E
D

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 CARED mean?

CARED verb
  1. To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).
  2. (polite) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards.
  3. (with for) To look after or look out for.
  4. To mind; to object.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations