Maybe read about a race improperly abandoned(6 letters)
Below is the answer to the crossword clue “Maybe read about a race improperly abandoned”, taken from the Evening Standard's Cryptic crossword on 7th January 2026.
The answer is
R
A
T
T
E
D
Other clues that solve to RATTED
The same answer often re-appears with different clues over the years. Tap a clue to open its answer page, or the date to jump straight to that day's puzzle.
- #6 down That deserter Edward was treacherous (6) 11th July 2026
- #21 down Maybe read about a race improperly abandoned (6) 7th January 2026
- #9 down Possibly read about a race being dishonourably abandoned (6) 17th October 2022
- #18 down Possibly read about a teetotaller having deserted (6) 16th December 2021
- #6 down That deserter Edward was treacherous (6) 27th May 2021
- #21 down Maybe read about a race improperly abandoned (6) 18th August 2020
More clues from this puzzle
Other clues from the same Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on 7th January 2026. Tap Reveal to see an answer, or click the clue to open its own page.
- #1 across Our love? Only for half a day (5)
- #2 down Weekly letter to a wandering nomad (6)
- #3 down To push for an outcome (6)
- #4 down Hard or soft, it's fishy (3)
- #5 down Strong drink (5)
- #6 across Making a stink about being broke? (5)
- #6 down To canvass is thus perfectly legal (7)
- #7 down Join by dint of a bit of tinkering? (4)
- #8 down Much like Anson, he was an explorer (6)
- #9 across Card game associated with bridge (7)
- #10 across In Siena, it's known for its seed (5)