The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CHEQUERED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result CHEQUERED
- With fluctuations of fortune, order to move money on roulette bet?
- Payment order revolutionary varied
- Inconsistent order to pay – what could be madder?
- Money order on the debit side with squares
- Bank document with particular colour and with particular design
- Eventful order to bank concerning principal in debt
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The straight part
We know that "With fluctuations of fortune" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with fluctuations of fortune = chequered.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 CHEQUERED mean?
CHEQUERED verb- To mark in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.
- To develop markings in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.
- Divided into squares, or into light and dark patches.
- Changeable; inconsistent; having variations or uncertainty.