What does the cryptic crossword clue "Being hasty is blow to career (8)" mean?

The definition is "Being hasty". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SLAP (synonym of "blow") + DASH (synonym of "career"); definition: "Being hasty" The answer is SLAPDASH.

Being hasty is blow to career (8)

Times Cryptic #28847 | 14 Across | 2024-02-23 flower

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