What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cross, saying a few words about party that’s terminated early (8)" mean?

The definition is "Cross,". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAV (synonym="RAV") in TERSE (synonym="saying few words") = TRAVERSE; definition: "Cross," The answer is TRAVERSE.

Cross, saying a few words about party that’s terminated early (8)

Independent Cryptic #11822 | 4 Down | 2024-08-30 flower

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