What does the cryptic crossword clue "Did nettle coming back knock out rose beds? (8)" mean?

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Did nettle coming back knock out rose beds? (8)

Times Cryptic #29351 | 4 Across | 2025-10-03

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KO (knock out) reversed (coming back), which PROVED (rose) contains (beds).

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