What does the cryptic crossword clue "Characters facing embarrassment always tease and scoff (3)" mean?

The definition is "scoff". The wordplay uses acrostic. E (first_letter="embarrassment") + A (first_letter="always") + T (first_letter="tease") = EAT; definition: "scoff" The answer is EAT.

Characters facing embarrassment always tease and scoff (3)

Times Cryptic #28979 | 19 Across | 2024-07-26 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →