Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
| 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • creative writing of recognized artistic value • the humanistic study of a body of literature • published writings in a particular style on a particular subject • the profession or art of a writer | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Sacked second ancient city captured in heroic exploit | ||||||
adjective • spoiled or ruined or demolished adjective satellite • destroyed physically or morally | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Cave in ancient city ruins initially captured in poster | ||||||
noun • acceptance of despair • a verbal act of admitting defeat • the delivery of a principal into lawful custody • the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) verb • give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another • relinquish possession or control over | ||||||||
Ancient City Captured In Erudite Books Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 146 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LITERATURE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LITERATURE
Updated: October 14, 2023
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Keeping in shape, being opposed to psychiatryCustomised Porsche, original wings, about three years old
They're intended to encourage laying in little savings
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Cryptic09 Aug 2004 | Down 15 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Affectedly erudite singer appearing in unopened nursery
The Guardian Cryptic -
25 Aug 2005 | The Guardian Cryptic / 25 Aug 2005 |
2 | An erudite and witty woman | |
3 | Cave in ancient city ruins initially captured in poster
Telegraph Cryptic -
06 Aug 2024 | Telegraph Cryptic / 06 Aug 2024 |
4 | Pompously dull and erudite
New York Times -
19 Oct 1986 | New York Times / 19 Oct 1986 |
5 | Sacked second ancient city captured in heroic exploit
The Guardian Quiptic -
02 Mar 2015 | The Guardian Quiptic / 02 Mar 2015 |
6 | Scholarly and erudite | |
7 | Start of an erudite barfly's lament at curfew
New York Times -
15 Mar 1984 | New York Times / 15 Mar 1984 |
