Leading shopkeeper ran off madly with expensive spice (7) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Leading shopkeeper ran off madly with expensive spice (7) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SAFFRON.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Leading shopkeeper ran off madly with expensive spice (7):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SAFFRON Leading shopkeeper ran off madly with expensive spice (7) (7)
5% ALDERMAN Councillor ran off with medal (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 20, 2025
5% ADORED Loved madly (6) USA Today Oct 3, 2025
5% TORE Ran madly (4)
4% RUB Spice mixture (3) LA Times Daily Nov 28, 2025
4% STAR Lead (4) LA Times Daily Nov 28, 2025
4% CINNAMON Aromatic spice (8) The Telegraph Quick Nov 27, 2025
4% CHAI Spiced tea (4) LA Times Daily Nov 26, 2025
4% AHEAD In the lead (5) Newsday Nov 23, 2025
4% CHILDCARE Raising expenses (9) Newsday Nov 22, 2025
Leading shopkeeper ran off madly with expensive spice (7) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Leading shopkeeper ran off madly with expensive spice (7). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is SAFFRON.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Leading shopkeeper ran off madly with expensive spice (7).