The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SOMEONE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result SOMEONE
- Part I required for a VIP
- VIP discussed problem about English
- An individual just like the writer, taking ecstasy
- Not a particular person
- Unspecified bigwig
- Celebrity setter soon pens end of clue
- Worthy sweetheart after shortly embracing yours truly
- A person readily welcoming me heading committee at last
- This person’s unknown amount of money collected, we hear
- Mention of amount secured for an unknown person
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "VIP" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vip = someone.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 SOMEONE mean?
SOMEONE noun- A partially specified but unnamed person.
- An important person
- Some person.