Cryptic crossword clue
Nipples rise when fondled by saint: may be sign of a rascal 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word SLIPPERINESS

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
S
L
I
P
P
E
R
I
N
E
S
S

Buddy explains!

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 SLIPPERINESS mean?

SLIPPERINESS noun
  1. The property of being slippery.
  2. The result or product of being slippery.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations