What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brace is appropriate in audition (5)" mean?

The definition is "Brace". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). STEEL (sounds like "appropriate") [homophone: "audition"]; definition: "Brace" The answer is STEEL.

Brace is appropriate in audition (5)

Independent Cryptic #11856 | 1 Down | 2024-10-09 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →