What does the cryptic crossword clue "By means of gravity, artist creates something arousing (6)" mean?

The definition is "something arousing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VIA (synonym="By") + G (abbreviation="gravity,") + RA (abbreviation="artist") = VIAGRA; definition: "something arousing" The answer is VIAGRA.

By means of gravity, artist creates something arousing (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29119 | 12 Across | 2023-07-11 flower

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