Cryptic crossword clue
Novel Verne used to defend Germany is unwarranted 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
U
N
D
E
S
E
R
V
E
D

Buddy explains!

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

UNDESERVED adjective
  1. Not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations