The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word OFFERS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result OFFERS
- Fish-eaters substituting folios for Times bargains?
- Bids for chests without a top
- Presents from boxes after lifting lid
- Bids for chests without a number
- Leaving with Her Majesty’s presents
- Wants to sell top Queen single initially
- On holiday the Queen’s getting presents
- Tenders chests, without a bit of care
- Officers, not having Indian commission at first, get proposals
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Presents" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case presents = offers.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 OFFERS mean?
OFFERS noun- A proposal that has been made.
- Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.
- An invitation to enter into a binding contract communicated to another party which contains terms sufficiently definite to create an enforceable contract if the other party accepts the invitation.
- To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
- To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
- To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.
- To present (something) to God or gods as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.
- To place (something) in a position where it can be added to an existing mechanical assembly.
- To bid, as a price, reward, or wages.
- To happen, to present itself.
- To make an attempt; typically used with at.
- To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten.
- (used in combinations from phrasal verbs) agent noun of off