The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CARETAKER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result CARETAKER
- Janitor finding joyrider around the middle of Leeds
- Warden and police finally intercepting joyrider?
- About to sit again with Republican having temporary control?
- Janitor, a conscientious type?
- Temporary vehicle in which to sit test again
- Superintendent of police finally stopping joyrider?
- Temporary manager‘s oddly keen in frantic rat race
- Custodian is a king lodging in ramshackle terrace
- Temporary manager to have another go at test in vehicle
- Stand-in‘s time up inside criminal racket
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The straight part
We know that "Temporary manager" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case temporary manager = caretaker.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 CARETAKER mean?
CARETAKER noun- Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
- Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.
- Temporary, on a short term basis.