Cryptic crossword clue
World body cut corners dreadfully, one from 1950s having failed to move with the times 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word UNRECONSTRUCTED

U
N
R
E
C
O
N
S
T
R
U
C
T
E
D

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "having failed to move with the times" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having failed to move with the times = unreconstructed.
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 UNRECONSTRUCTED mean?

UNRECONSTRUCTED verb
  1. To reverse or undo the effects of reconstruction.
UNRECONSTRUCTED adjective
  1. Not reconstructed.
  2. Unreconciled to social or cultural change; particularly with respect to the Reconstruction after the American Civil War.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations