Cryptic crossword clue
Old brass instrument Caroline mostly played 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CLARION

C
L
A
R
I
O
N


Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Old brass instrument" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old brass instrument = clarion.
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 CLARION mean?

CLARION noun
  1. A medieval brass instrument, related to the trumpet, or its sound.
  2. A different type of musical instrument resembling an organ.
CLARION verb
  1. To sound a clarion (trumpet-like instrument).
  2. To make a similar sound to the instrument.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations