Cryptic crossword clue
Made rigid cart, developed in outhouse 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
S
T
A
R
C
H
E
D

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Made rigid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made rigid = starched.
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 STARCHED mean?

STARCHED verb
  1. To apply or treat with laundry starch, to create a hard, smooth surface.
STARCHED adjective
  1. Of a garment: having had starch applied.
  2. Stiff, formal, rigid; prim and proper.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations