Cryptic crossword clue
How’s your father? Not very well – variable 5

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

N
O
O
K
Y


Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "How’s your father?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case how’s your father? = nooky.
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 NOOKY mean?

NOOKY noun
  1. Sexual intercourse or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
NOOKY noun
  1. A pacifier.
NOOKY adjective
  1. Like a nook; small and secluded or cosy.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations