What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enjoyed trustworthy but not competent cast (8)" mean?

The definition is "Enjoyed". The wordplay uses a deletion. RELI (synonym="RELI") + SHED (synonym="cast, as a verb = discard") = RELISHED; definition: "Enjoyed" The answer is RELISHED.

Enjoyed trustworthy but not competent cast (8)

Independent Cryptic #11891 | 16 Down | 2024-11-19 flower

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