Cryptic crossword clue
To make sovereign smile I played round EP air, funny 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word IMPERIALISE

I
M
P
E
R
I
A
L
I
S
E

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "To make sovereign" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to make sovereign = imperialise.
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 IMPERIALISE mean?

IMPERIALISE verb
  1. To invest with imperial authority, character, or style.
  2. To bring to the form of an empire.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations