What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dress bishop with new mitre (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dress". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MITRE ("mitre") [anagram: "new"] + B (abbreviation of "bishop") = BETRIM; definition: "Dress" The answer is BETRIM.

Dress bishop with new mitre (6)

Independent Cryptic #11910 | 17 Across | 2024-12-11 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →