What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alliance broken, leaving one cold initially (4)" mean?

This cryptic clue uses wordplay to arrive at the answer. Visit the page for progressive hints — definition, wordplay type, and a full step-by-step explanation.

Alliance broken, leaving one cold initially (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3172 | 23 Down | 2022-08-07 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Telegraph's puzzle site →