What does the cryptic crossword clue "Comedy act, very new, excites (5,2)" mean?

The definition is "excites". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TURN (synonym="act,") + SO (abbreviation="very") + N (abbreviation="new,") = TURNS ON; definition: "excites" The answer is TURNS ON.

Comedy act, very new, excites (5,2)

Times Cryptic #29257 | 19 Across | 2025-06-16 flower

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