The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PERHAPS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result PERHAPS
- Maybe iodine isn't found in variety of sapphire
- Maybe phrase misprinted on page
- Maybe US criminals had briefly to be imprisoned
- Shimmering sapphire emitting one, maybe
- Maybe phrase looks wrong on page
- Hear out visiting minister’s political aide, maybe
- Extra soft back, hard in the middle, possibly?
- Maybe it’s Henry throwing papers outside
- Possibly revealing her breasts for Spooner
- Hot spring turned on for every one, possibly
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The straight part
We know that "Maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maybe = perhaps.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 PERHAPS mean?
PERHAPS noun- An uncertainty.
- Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.
- By chance.