What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bumpkin guarding Scottish port's source of animal feed (7)" mean?

The definition is "source of animal feed". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AYR (synonym="Scottish port") in HICK (synonym="bumpkin") = HAYRICK; definition: "source of animal feed" The answer is HAYRICK.

Bumpkin guarding Scottish port's source of animal feed (7)

Times Cryptic #29012 | 20 Across | 2024-09-03 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →