The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ANDROMEDA
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More clues leading to the result ANDROMEDA
- Group of stars with capital attorney
- Adaptation of drama done for stars
- Stars with capital rejected publicity
- Stellar group along with US lawyer investing capital in Europe
- New roadmen returning notice group of stars
- Stars with dream about grabbing Oscar
- Stars with European city lawyer
- Eccentric man adored group of stars
- Some stars spotted in Poundland, Rome? Daring!
- New drama done for stars
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The straight part
We know that "Maiden threatened" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maiden threatened = andromeda.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 ANDROMEDA mean?
ANDROMEDA noun- Any shrub of the genus Pieris (family Ericaceae), having leathery leaves and small flowers.
- Bog rosemary.