Cryptic crossword clue
Number 1 in School Close is missing address 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SPEECH

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
S
P
E
E
C
H


Buddy explains!

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

SPEECH noun
  1. The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.
  2. A session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
  3. A style of speaking.
  4. (grammar) Speech reported in writing; see direct speech, reported speech
  5. A dialect or language.
  6. Talk; mention; rumour.
SPEECH verb
  1. To make a speech; to harangue.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations