What does the cryptic crossword clue "Breaks wind covering head to limit nasty smell and performs emergency stop (6)" mean?

The definition is "performs emergency stop". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BO (synonym="body odour; nasty smell") in ARTS (synonym="breaks wind") = ABORTS; definition: "stop" The answer is ABORTS.

Breaks wind covering head to limit nasty smell and performs emergency stop (6)

Independent Cryptic #12060 | 2 Down | 2025-06-04 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →