The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ADDRESSEE
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More clues leading to the result ADDRESSEE
- Intended recipient of notice sees red, being replaced
- Appellation on envelope erased, send off without name
- Intended recipient of speech on European energy
- One receiving letter from a Dutch groom on drugs
- Notice incompletely attired earl, one getting a talking-to?
- Recipent in area with Wear feeding Dee?
- One sent letter in area with Don feeding Dee
- Supplement extremely rare supplies; exclude the one dispatches were meant for
- Person who should get what’s coming to him
- Letter opener?
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The straight part
We know that "One receiving letter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one receiving letter = addressee.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 ADDRESSEE mean?
ADDRESSEE noun- The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.