What does the cryptic crossword clue "Austrians spent this start of September relaxing (9)" mean?

The definition is "Austrians spent this". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="September") + CHILLING (synonym="relaxing") = SCHILLING; definition: "Austrians spent this" The answer is SCHILLING.

Austrians spent this start of September relaxing (9)

Times Cryptic #28789 | 13 Down | 2023-12-18 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →