What does the cryptic crossword clue "Big house rebuilt pine shelter by Iowa railway? (12)" mean?

The definition is "Big house". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PINE (synonym="PINE") + TENT (synonym="TENT") + IA (synonym="IA") + RY (synonym="RY") = PENITENTIARY; definition: "Big house" The answer is PENITENTIARY.

Big house rebuilt pine shelter by Iowa railway? (12)

Times Cryptic #29149 | 17 Across | 2025-02-10 flower

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