What does the cryptic crossword clue "Around island, I cannot shake inertia (8)" mean?

The definition is "inertia". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ICANNOT ("I cannot") [anagram: "Around"] + I (abbreviation of "island,") = INACTION; definition: "inertia" The answer is INACTION.

Around island, I cannot shake inertia (8)

Times Cryptic #29089 | 23 Across | 2024-12-02 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →