What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative treasure split (5)" mean?

The definition is "split". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "Conservative") + LOVE (synonym of "treasure"); definition: "split" The answer is CLOVE.

Conservative treasure split (5)

Times Cryptic #28385 | 5 Down | 2022-09-02 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →