What does the cryptic crossword clue "Academic mistaking surgeries for ops? (6,9)" mean?

The definition is "Academic". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SURGERIES + FOR + OPS? = REGIUS PROFESSOR; definition: "Academic" The answer is REGIUS PROFESSOR.

What is the answer to "Academic mistaking surgeries for ops? (6,9)"?

The answer is REGIUS PROFESSOR.

Academic mistaking surgeries for ops? (6,9)

Times Cryptic #29153 | 17 Across | 2025-02-14 flower

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