What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cleaner is master, generating great presence (8)" mean?

The definition is "great presence". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHAR (synonym=""cleaner"") + IS (synonym="IS") + MA (synonym=""Master" of Arts") = CHARISMA; definition: "great presence" The answer is CHARISMA.

Cleaner is master, generating great presence (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29328 | 16 Down | 2024-03-12 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →