Cryptic crossword clue
I arc and curl around, being this 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CIRCULAR

C
I
R
C
U
L
A
R

Buddy explains!

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

CIRCULAR noun
  1. Short for circular letter.
  2. A sleeveless cloak cut from a circular pattern.
  3. A shuttle bus with a circular route.
CIRCULAR verb
  1. To distribute circulars to or at.
  2. To extend in a circular direction.
CIRCULAR adjective
  1. Of or relating to a circle.
  2. In the shape of, or moving in a circle.
  3. Circuitous or roundabout.
  4. Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive.
  5. Distributed to a large number of persons.
  6. Perfect; complete.
  7. Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior.
CIRCULAR noun
  1. That which flies, as a bird or insect.
  2. A machine that flies.
  3. An airplane pilot.
  4. A person who travels by airplane.
  5. A leaflet, often for advertising.
  6. The part of a spinning machine that twists the thread as it takes it to and winds it on the bobbin
  7. An arch that connects a flying buttress into the structure it supports.
  8. (acrobatics, cheerleading, synchronized swimming) The person who is lifted and/or thrown by another person or persons.
  9. A stray shot away from the group on a target.
  10. A standard rectangular step of a staircase (as opposed to a winder).
  11. A female kangaroo; a roo; a doe; a jill.
  12. A leap or jump.
  13. A risky investment or other venture.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations