The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SCAMPER
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More clues leading to the result SCAMPER
- Small mobile home or Beetle?
- Small person on budget holiday finds beetle
- Run small van
- Holiday-maker after second run
- Fly in son’s mobile home
- Holiday-maker holding up small scuttle
- Person on outdoor holiday chasing small beetle
- Race son going to van
- Run swindle alongside immature US villain
- Holidaymaker under canvas finally getting to frolic
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The straight part
We know that "beetle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beetle = scamper.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 SCAMPER mean?
SCAMPER noun- A quick, light run.
- To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.
- One who skimps or does slipshod work.