Cryptic crossword clue
SA openers trained in this period? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PRESEASON

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
P
R
E
S
E
A
S
O
N

Buddy explains!

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

PRESEASON noun
  1. The period before the start of a sporting season, during which players undergo training and venues are prepared
PRESEASON verb
  1. To season in advance.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations