The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CARELESS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result CARELESS
- Without vehicle, touring capital of Egypt is irresponsible
- Inattentive member briefly getting in touch
- Slack? If not interested, you couldn’t ___
- Negligent, not having transport round Spain
- Slipshod of the Spanish or French to intervene in stroke
- Hurried, having to walk, perhaps, round capital in Estonia
- Without transport, without direction, but unconcerned
- Without a concern, needing the bus then to tour Egyptian capital?
- Inconsiderate European stops without vehicle
- The French will be taken in by gentle touch, being inattentive
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The straight part
We know that "Slipshod" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slipshod = careless.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 CARELESS mean?
CARELESS adjective- Not concerned or worried (about).
- Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes.
- Free from care; unworried, without anxiety.