Cryptic crossword clue
Maiden possibly facing accusation as cheat 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
O
V
E
R
C
H
A
R
G
E

Buddy explains!

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

OVERCHARGE noun
  1. An excessive load or burden.
  2. An excessive charge in an account.
OVERCHARGE verb
  1. To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
  2. To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.
  3. To charge (someone) with an inflated number or degree of legal charges (for example, charging them with a more serious crime than was committed); to upcharge.
  4. To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress.
  5. To fill too full; to crowd.
  6. To exaggerate.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations