The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PLAYED
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More clues leading to the result PLAYED
- Had fun with Penny before awful delay
- Put in gym, daughter had fun
- Before deplorable delay Penny was in the game
- Gambolled or gambled on
- What Orpington females do when Prince Edward is around is the same as what Eric Cantona did at Leeds
- Didn’t work, or worked as a musician?
- Plucked instrument softly with discordant delay
- Performed unusually adeptly, short of time
- Gambled pay, led upset
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Plucked instrument" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plucked instrument = played.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 PLAYED mean?
PLAYED verb- To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
- To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
- To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
- To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
- (heading) To produce music or theatre.
- (heading) To behave in a particular way.
- To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
- To move to and fro.
- To put in action or motion.
- To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
- To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.