What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brute posed touring hell (6)" mean?

The definition is "Brute". The wordplay uses charade, container. SAT (synonym of "posed") + DIS (synonym of "hell") [container: "touring"]; definition: "Brute" The answer is SADIST.

Brute posed touring hell (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29448 | 8 Down | 2024-07-30 flower

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