What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cannonball shortly due to land (9)" mean?

The definition is "to land". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHO (synonym="SHO") + REWARD (synonym="due") = SHOREWARD; definition: "to land" The answer is SHOREWARD.

Cannonball shortly due to land (9)

Times Cryptic #29105 | 13 Across | 2024-12-20 flower

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