Cryptic crossword clue
Very minor railway is sinking 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUBSIDING

S
U
B
S
I
D
I
N
G

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "sinking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sinking = subsiding.
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 SUBSIDING mean?

SUBSIDING verb
  1. To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.
  2. To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
  3. To fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate.
  4. To cease talking.
SUBSIDING noun
  1. The act by which something subsides.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations