What does the cryptic crossword clue "Close to arrest after balls shown in public (5)" mean?

The definition is "public". The wordplay uses charade, parts. OVER (synonym of "balls") [last letter: "Close"] + T (last letter of "arrest"); definition: "shown in public" The answer is OVERT.

Close to arrest after balls shown in public (5)

Independent Cryptic #11617 | 20 Across | 2024-01-04 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →