Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
| 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a hole through which buttons are pushed | ||||||||
| 82% | 10 | Detain someone in conversation, but not round hovel | ||||||
noun • a hole through which buttons are pushed verb • detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors | ||||||||
| 53% | 8 | Detain or detain | ||||||
noun • Restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains) • The projection or loop, on the thill of a vehicle, to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going downhill, or in backing. • The strap or part of the harness so used. | ||||||||
Detain Someone In Conversation But Not Round Hovel Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 150 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BUTTONHOLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Everyman crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BUTTONHOLE
Updated: October 15, 2023
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Everyman crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Where many a bandit may be sent into a spinViolent storm encountered on the way back - bother!
I favour top range rattles for the little angel
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Everyman19 Oct 2008 | Down 5 | |
| The Guardian Everyman19 Oct 2008 | Down 5 | |
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 | Animals given quarter in hovel, with hindsight
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 Oct 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Oct 2014 |
2 | Detain or detain | |
3 | Hellish hovel has big guy losing footing
The Guardian Cryptic -
03 Feb 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Feb 2011 |
4 | Small slit in a coat lapel - detain in conversation
The Guardian Quick -
12 Nov 2008 | The Guardian Quick / 12 Nov 2008 |
5 | To detain or corner someone in conversation | |
6 | Utter hovel gives rise to complaint
The Guardian Cryptic -
16 Mar 2017 | The Guardian Cryptic / 16 Mar 2017 |
7 | Went past a rude hovel needing repair
The Guardian Cryptic -
04 Jan 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 04 Jan 2011 |
