Doctor points to somewhere you can expectorate

Latest answer — September 28, 2026

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Clue explained

A SPITTOON is somewhere one can expectorate. The wordplay is a compact charade of SP (doctor or specialist), IT, TO and ON, with “points to” and “somewhere” supplying the shorter components.

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Definition
An antique brass spittoon.

Telegraph Cryptic Crossword

This clue's Monday, September 28, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Doctor points to somewhere you can expectorate” in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword is SPITTOON — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on September 28, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 20-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Doctor points to somewhere you can expectorate” answer

SPITTOON (8 letters)

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What does SPITTOON mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SPITTOON is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a metal or earthenware pot typically having a funnel-shaped top, used for spitting into

When else has “Doctor points to somewhere you can expectorate” appeared?

The Telegraph Cryptic reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 28, 2026 (most recent) → SPITTOON. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Doctor points to somewhere you can expectorate”?

The answer is SPITTOON, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on September 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Doctor points to somewhere you can expectorate”?

8 letters: SPITTOON.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Cryptic crossword on September 28, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 20-Across.

Can “Doctor points to somewhere you can expectorate” have a different answer?

Yes — The Telegraph Cryptic sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Telegraph Cryptic answers?

The full grid for September 28, 2026 is on the Telegraph Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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