What does the cryptic crossword clue "70's surfing film that's famous today (12)" mean?

The definition is "70’s surfing film". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BIG (synonym="slang for famous or popular") + WEDNESDAY (synonym="today") = BIGWEDNESDAY; definition: "70's surfing film" The answer is BIGWEDNESDAY.

70's surfing film that's famous today (12)

Independent Cryptic #11814 | 1 Across | 2024-08-21 flower

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