What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beetle to raise the spirit of driver ultimately (6)" mean?

The definition is "Beetle". The wordplay uses charade, parts. ELATE (synonym of "raise") + R (last letter of "spirit of driver") [last letter: "ultimately"]; definition: "Beetle" The answer is ELATER.

Beetle to raise the spirit of driver ultimately (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29617 | 4 Across | 2025-02-13 flower

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