What is the answer to "Copper ring in standard tap"?

The most common answer is STOPCOCK. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer STOPCOCK has 8 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Copper ring in standard tap Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Copper ring in standard tap? The Guardian Cryptic crossword from October 13, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 8 letters.

Copper ring in standard tap Crossword Answer

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Copper ring in standard tap Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 8-letter answer to "Copper ring in standard tap" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Copper ring in standard tap" crossword clue is STOPCOCK. This answer contains 8 letters and was confirmed in the Guardian Cryptic puzzle.

Which crossword used "Copper ring in standard tap" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Guardian Cryptic puzzle on October 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of STOPCOCK?

The word STOPCOCK means: faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Copper ring in standard tap".