What does the cryptic crossword clue "But not your present setter's formative years! (9)" mean?

The definition is "But not your present setter’s formative years!". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is PUPPYHOOD.

But not your present setter's formative years! (9)

Times Cryptic #29137 | 14 Down | 2025-01-27 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →