What does the cryptic crossword clue "English town chasing crime boss (10)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HUNTING (synonym="‘chasing’") + DON (synonym="mafia, ‘crime boss’") = HUNTINGDON The answer is HUNTINGDON.

English town chasing crime boss (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29475 | 12 Down | 2024-08-30 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →