What does the cryptic crossword clue "Botched rescue involves knight in condemnation (7)" mean?

The definition is "condemnation". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of RESCUE ("rescue") + N (abbreviation of "knight") [anagram: "Botched"] = CENSURE; definition: "condemnation" The answer is CENSURE.

Botched rescue involves knight in condemnation (7)

Times Cryptic #27877 | 18 Across | 2021-01-18 flower

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