What's the most likely answer to Some hard stuff leading journalist finished crossword clue?

The most likely answer is SCOTCHED .

How many solutions for the clue Some hard stuff leading journalist finished is there?

We've seen this clue 1 times and have 1 unique solutions for this crossword clue.

Some hard stuff leading journalist finished Crossword Clue Answer

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph

More clues leading to the result SCOTCHED

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The straight part

We know that "finished" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case finished = scotched.

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 SCOTCHED mean?

SCOTCHED verb

To cut or score; to wound superficially.
To prevent (something) from being successful.
To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
To block a wheel or other round object.
To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.
To clothe or cover up.