What's the most likely answer to Spread in papers supporting City crossword clue?

The most likely answer is LAID .

How many solutions for the clue Spread in papers supporting City is there?

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

Spread in papers supporting City Crossword Clue Answer

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LAID

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The straight part

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

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 LAID mean?

LAID adjective

(of paper) Marked with parallel lines, as if ribbed, from wires in the mould.

LAID verb

To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
To cause to subside or abate.
To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).
To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.
To produce and deposit an egg.
To bet (that something is or is not the case).
To deposit (a stake) as a wager; to stake; to risk.
To have sex with.
To take a position; to come or go.
To state; to allege.
To point; to aim.
(ropemaking) To put the strands of (a rope, a cable, etc.) in their proper places and twist or unite them.
To place and arrange (pages) for a form upon the imposing stone.
To place (new type) properly in the cases.
To apply; to put.
To impose (a burden, punishment, command, tax, etc.).
To impute; to charge; to allege.
To present or offer.