Cryptic crossword clue
Martinets as those who won’t give up keeping learner in 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word STICKLERS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
S
T
I
C
K
L
E
R
S

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Martinets" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case martinets = sticklers.
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 STICKLERS mean?

STICKLERS noun
  1. A referee or adjudicator at a fight, wrestling match, duel, etc. who ensures fair play.
  2. Someone who insistently advocates for something.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations