What does the cryptic crossword clue "At home, worried, after time off (9)" mean?

The definition is "off". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TERM (synonym of "time") + IN (synonym of "home,") + ATE (synonym of "worried,"); definition: "off" The answer is TERMINATE.

At home, worried, after time off (9)

Times Cryptic #28806 | 27 Across | 2024-01-06 flower

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