What does the cryptic crossword clue "A son's tried to develop skill (10)" mean?

The definition is "skill". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ASONSTRIED ("A son's tried") [anagram: "develop"] = ADROITNESS; definition: "skill" The answer is ADROITNESS.

A son's tried to develop skill (10)

Times Cryptic #29143 | 18 Across | 2025-02-03 flower

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