What does the cryptic crossword clue "Celebration instead of defeat (2,3)" mean?

The definition is "defeat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (synonym="celebration") + FOR (synonym="instead of") = DO FOR; definition: "defeat" The answer is DO FOR.

Celebration instead of defeat (2,3)

Times Cryptic #29105 | 23 Across | 2024-12-20 flower

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