Cryptic crossword clue
Kind son taken in by sponges and wimps 8

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

M
I
L
K
S
O
P
S

Buddy explains!

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

MILKSOPS noun
  1. A piece of bread sopped in milk.
  2. Bread pieces in a bowl, sprinkled with sugar, & covered in hot milk.
  3. (by extension) A weak, easily frightened or ineffectual person.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations