What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criticise and complain bloody food (9)" mean?

The definition is "food". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROAST (synonym="ROAST") + BEEF (synonym="BEEF") = ROASTBEEF; definition: "food" The answer is ROASTBEEF.

Criticise and complain bloody food (9)

Independent Cryptic #11668 | 6 Down | 2024-03-04 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →