What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enormous belt snaps on 37.5 per cent of trousers (7)" mean?

The definition is "Enormous belt". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRO (synonym="TRO") + PICS (synonym="snaps") = TROPICS; definition: "Enormous belt" The answer is TROPICS.

Enormous belt snaps on 37.5 per cent of trousers (7)

Times Cryptic #28828 | 24 Across | 2024-02-01 flower

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