Cryptic crossword clue
Sdaor? 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word BACKSTREETS

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The straight part
We know that "Sdaor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sdaor = backstreets.
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 BACKSTREETS mean?

BACKSTREETS noun
  1. A usually small and narrow street or alley, especially one in inferior or poorer parts of a city, away from the centre.
  2. A secret, clandestine or illegal scene.

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