Cryptic crossword clue
Watches returning hero beheaded — it’s an ugly sight

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EYESORE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
E
Y
E
S
O
R
E


Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "ugly sight" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ugly sight = eyesore.
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 EYESORE mean?

EYESORE noun
  1. An eye lesion.
  2. A displeasing sight; something prominently ugly or unsightly.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations