Cryptic crossword clue
In seconds a dreadful harsh sound 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DISSONANCE

D
I
S
S
O
N
A
N
C
E

Buddy explains!

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

DISSONANCE noun
  1. A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
  2. Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.
  3. A state of disagreement or conflict.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations