The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SMITHEREENS
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More clues leading to the result SMITHEREENS
- Fragments scattered in mess, at that point buried
- . Son looks round that place, finding lots of pieces
- Bits of NHS see merit in chaos
- Transmit here ensuring coverage for pieces
- Building in mess, three broken pieces
- These miners quarried for fragments
- Bits of NHS see merit in reorganisation
- Look on board to collect yonder pieces
- Small fragments there in appearance on board
- Wright’s serene about outcome of breakages
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The straight part
We know that "pieces" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pieces = smithereens.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 SMITHEREENS mean?
SMITHEREENS noun- (originally Ireland) Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items.