The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SPIV which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1972.
Hanger-on, in Britain crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SPIV | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hanger-on, in Britain
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- spiv
- closet
- bat
- carriage
- coat
- ham
- hook
- nail
- nest
- net
- peg
- rack
Crossword Answer definitions
SPIV noun- A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.
- A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.
- In Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief.
- A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.
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