Cryptic crossword clue
Ruins Blackpool’s first illuminations 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
B
L
I
G
H
T
S

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 BLIGHTS mean?

BLIGHTS noun
  1. Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
  2. The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
  3. (by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
BLIGHTS verb
  1. To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
  2. To suffer blight.
  3. To spoil or ruin (something).

Latest crossword clues with full explanations