What does the cryptic crossword clue "Erudite academic with Afghan possibly in Bow (8)" mean?

The definition is "Erudite". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PROF (synonym="academic") + OUND (synonym="Afghan possibly") = PROFOUND; definition: "Erudite" The answer is PROFOUND.

Erudite academic with Afghan possibly in Bow (8)

Times Cryptic #29204 | 5 Across | 2025-04-15 flower

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