What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheddar is too bad (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "bad". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HARD (synonym of "too bad") + CHEESE (synonym of "Cheddar") The answer is HARDCHEESE.

Cheddar is too bad (4,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29626 | 11 Across | 2025-02-24 flower

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