Cryptic crossword clue
Reasons to arrest student making flags 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WILTS

W
I
L
T
S

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "flags" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flags = wilts.
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 WILTS mean?

WILTS noun
  1. The act of wilting or the state of being wilted.
  2. Any of various plant diseases characterized by wilting.
WILTS verb
  1. To droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower).
  2. To fatigue; to lose strength.
  3. To cause to droop or become limp and flaccid (as a flower).
  4. To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations