What does the cryptic crossword clue "Checked others showered (10)" mean?

The definition is "Checked". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REST (synonym="others") + RAINED (synonym="showered") = RESTRAINED; definition: "Checked" The answer is RESTRAINED.

Checked others showered (10)

Independent Cryptic #1837 | 27 Across | 2025-05-11 flower

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