What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alert criminal in court defeat (8)" mean?

The definition is "Alert". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ALERT (synonym="ALERT") + WOO (synonym="court") = WATERLOO; definition: "defeat" The answer is WATERLOO.

Alert criminal in court defeat (8)

Independent Cryptic #11664 | 1 Down | 2024-02-28 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →