What does the cryptic crossword clue "23 awful people coming over one with kids (6)" mean?

The definition is "23". The wordplay uses a reversal. GITS (reversal="contemptible people; awful people") + MA (synonym="mother; someone who has children [kids]") = STIGMA The answer is STIGMA.

23 awful people coming over one with kids (6)

Independent Cryptic #11801 | 1 Across | 2024-08-06 flower

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