What does the cryptic crossword clue "British don't have to fight — that need not be understood (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "that need not be understood". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). B (synonym="British") + LACK (synonym="don’t have") + BOX (synonym="to fight") = BLACK BOX The answer is BLACK BOX.

British don't have to fight — that need not be understood (5,3)

Times Cryptic #28781 | 4 Across | 2023-12-08 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →