The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ORIEL
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More clues leading to the result ORIEL
- College window
- Oxford college window
- Gold that is left for Oxford college window
- Window concealed by signori elusively
- Window in Oxford college
- In error, I electrified window
- Love upset, relegating lecturer in college
- Montessori elongated feature window
- Gold that is left to an Oxford college
- Window that is large, with nothing right in front
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The straight part
We know that "Oxford college/window" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oxford college/window = oriel.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 ORIEL mean?
ORIEL noun- A large polygonal recess in a building, such as a bay window, forming a protrusion on the outer wall.
- A gallery for minstrels.
- A small apartment next to a hall, used for dining.