What does the cryptic crossword clue "Casual type of relationship old queen has available (2,5)" mean?

The definition is "available". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym="ON") + OFF (synonym="‘casual type of relationship’") + ER (synonym="‘old queen’") = ONOFFER; definition: "available" The answer is ONOFFER.

Casual type of relationship old queen has available (2,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29394 | 14 Across | 2024-05-28 flower

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