Cryptic crossword clue
Pressing unnecessary key, grave message sarcastic 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DRIP-DRY

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
D
R
I
P
-
D
R
Y

Buddy explains!

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 DRIP-DRY mean?

DRIP-DRY noun
  1. A clothing item that can be washed and drip-dried.
DRIP-DRY verb
  1. To dry by hanging up wet.
DRIP-DRY adjective
  1. Made of a fabric that does not wrinkle when hung dripping wet for drying.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations