Cryptic crossword clue
Second-hand American edition 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word USED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
U
S
E
D


Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Second-hand" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case second-hand = used.
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 USED mean?

USED verb
  1. To utilize or employ.
  2. To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)
  3. (except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
  4. To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
  5. To behave, act, comport oneself.
USED adjective
  1. That is or has or have been used.
  2. That has or have previously been owned by someone else.
  3. Familiar through use; usual; accustomed.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations