Cryptic crossword clue
Runs scam on canals 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CONDUCTS

C
O
N
D
U
C
T
S

More clues leading to the result CONDUCTS

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Runs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case runs = conducts.
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 CONDUCTS mean?

CONDUCTS noun
  1. The act or method of controlling or directing
  2. Skillful guidance or management; leadership
  3. Behaviour; the manner of behaving
  4. (of a literary work) plot; storyline
  5. Convoy; escort; person who accompanies another
  6. Something which carries or conveys anything; a channel; an instrument.
CONDUCTS verb
  1. To lead, or guide; to escort.
  2. To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)
  3. (reflexively to conduct oneself) To behave.
  4. To serve as a medium for conveying; to transmit (heat, light, electricity, etc.)
  5. To direct, as the leader in the performance of a musical composition.
  6. To act as a conductor (as of heat, electricity, etc.); to carry.
  7. To carry out (something organized)

Latest crossword clues with full explanations