What does the cryptic crossword clue "Athletic event: come prepared with a gymslip (7,5)" mean?

The definition is "Athletic event". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of COME ("come") + GYMSLIP ("gymslip") [anagram: "prepared"] + A (abbreviation of "a") = OLYMPICGAMES; definition: "Athletic event:" The answer is OLYMPIC GAMES.

Athletic event: come prepared with a gymslip (7,5)

Times Cryptic #29035 | 3 Down | 2024-09-30 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →