Cryptic crossword clue
Sink a performance, admitting bad start in outskirts of Wirral

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
W
A
S
H
B
O
W
L

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 WASHBOWL mean?

WASHBOWL noun
  1. A sink in a bathroom, connected to a supply of water and a drain, in which one may wash one's face and hands.
  2. A basin for washing the face and hands; a washbasin or wash-hand basin ()

Latest crossword clues with full explanations