Solution for 8 May cryptic crossword clue

An encumbrance? No more with crew (4,6)

Solution – Dead Weight

If you are “dead weight” you are probably a burden or encumbrance.

No more = dead ie if you are dead you aren’t living any more

With = w

Crew = eight – as in a rowing eight

Dead + w + eight = dead weight


This is an example of a charades clue which also involves an abbreviation.