Cryptic crossword clue
Public calling for schematic plan 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OUTLINE

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
O
U
T
L
I
N
E

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "schematic plan" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case schematic plan = outline.
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 OUTLINE mean?

OUTLINE noun
  1. A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
  2. The outer shape of an object or figure.
  3. A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
  4. A general description of some subject.
  5. A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
  6. A preliminary plan for a project.
  7. (film industry) A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
  8. A setline or trotline.
OUTLINE verb
  1. To draw an outline of.
  2. To summarize.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations