What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dish his wife tries out (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Dish". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of HIS ("his") + TRIES ("tries") [anagram: "out"] + W (abbreviation of "wife") = IRISHSTEW; definition: "Dish" The answer is IRISH STEW.

Dish his wife tries out (5,4)

Times Cryptic #29122 | 27 Across | 2025-01-09 flower

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