Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 97% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 96% | 13 | Exact Match! | |
| 3 | 24% | 11 | Back blackleg with some hesitation - not the best for the job | |
Blackleg Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 5 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SCAB which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCAB
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SCAB" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
- • The crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion verb
- • Form a scab
- • Take the place of work of someone on strike
An example sentence would be:
- • "He picked at the scab on his knee, causing it to start bleeding again."
- • "The doctor told him not to pick at the scab so it could heal properly."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a Telegraph Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Medical examinationUniversity term
Amphibian
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Quick16 Jun 2023 | Down 23 | |
| The Guardian Quick06 Jun 2023 | Down 4 | |
| The Guardian Quick29 Apr 2023 | Down 21 | |
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 | Anger shown by blackleg in women's hospital
The Guardian Cryptic -
05 Nov 2004 | The Guardian Cryptic / 05 Nov 2004 |
2 | Back blackleg with some hesitation - not the best for the job
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 May 2000 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 May 2000 |
3 | Blackleg - sign of injury
The Guardian Quick -
07 Dec 2000 | The Guardian Quick / 07 Dec 2000 |
4 | Rapid rise in high spirits - blackleg almost taken in
The Guardian Cryptic -
28 May 2001 | The Guardian Cryptic / 28 May 2001 |
5 | Sore - blackleg
The Guardian Quick -
03 Feb 2001 | The Guardian Quick / 03 Feb 2001 |
