Cryptic crossword clue
Shelter children found in cupboard? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HUTCH

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
H
U
T
C
H

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 HUTCH mean?

HUTCH noun
  1. A cage for keeping rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.
  2. A piece of furniture in which items may be displayed.
  3. A measure of two Winchester bushels.
  4. The case of a flour bolt.
  5. A car on low wheels, in which coal is drawn in the mine and hoisted out of the pit.
  6. A jig or trough for ore dressing or washing ore.
  7. A baker's kneading-trough.
HUTCH verb
  1. To hoard or lay up, in a chest.
  2. To wash (ore) in a box or jig.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations