What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird on atoll in tangle? (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "tangle?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REEF (synonym="atoll") + KNOT (synonym="bird") = REEF KNOT; definition: "tangle?" The answer is REEF KNOT.

Bird on atoll in tangle? (4,4)

Times Cryptic #29057 | 26 Across | 2024-10-25 flower

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