Cryptic crossword clue
I have raised ball's exterior abnormality 8

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

D
E
V
I
A
N
C
E

Buddy explains!

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

DEVIANCE noun
  1. Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.
  2. A person or thing that differs from the expected.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations