Cryptic crossword clue
Soldiers hurry, worker finds it offensive  9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REPELLANT

R
E
P
E
L
L
A
N
T

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "offensive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case offensive = repellant.
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 REPELLANT mean?

REPELLANT noun
  1. Someone who repels.
  2. A substance used to repel insects, other pests, or dangerous animals.
  3. A substance or treatment for a fabric etc to make it impervious to something.
REPELLANT adjective
  1. Tending or able to repel; driving back.
  2. Repulsive, inspiring aversion.
  3. Resistant or impervious to something.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations