What does the cryptic crossword clue "Capital invested in exotica, then squandered (6)" mean?

This cryptic clue uses wordplay to arrive at the answer. Visit the page for progressive hints — definition, wordplay type, and a full step-by-step explanation.

Capital invested in exotica, then squandered (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3135 | 9 Across | 2021-11-21 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Telegraph's puzzle site →