Cryptic crossword clue
Opening part, representative 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
M
O
U
T
H
P
I
E
C
E

Buddy explains!

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

MOUTHPIECE noun
  1. A part of any device that functions in or near the mouth, especially:
  2. A spokesman; one who speaks on behalf of someone else.
  3. A lawyer for the defense.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations