What does the cryptic crossword clue "Copper, mildly indecent, in church office (6)" mean?

The definition is "church office". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CU (abbreviation="Copper,") + RACY (synonym="indecent,") = CURACY; definition: "church office" The answer is CURACY.

Copper, mildly indecent, in church office (6)

Times Cryptic #29049 | 1 Across | 2024-10-16 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →