What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beast of burden mostly encountered in the Golden State? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Beast of burden". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ME (synonym="ME") in CAL (synonym="the Golden State") = CAMEL; definition: "Beast of burden" The answer is CAMEL.

Beast of burden mostly encountered in the Golden State? (5)

Times Cryptic #28724 | 2 Down | 2023-10-03 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →