Cryptic crossword clue
Lacking sustenance, eating poorly and empty 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
U
N
F
I
L
L
E
D

Buddy explains!

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

UNFILLED adjective
  1. Not filled, especially occupational positions.
UNFILLED verb
  1. To empty.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations