What does the cryptic crossword clue "Eurocrat excited with a daring defensive strategy (9,6)" mean?

The definition is "defensive strategy". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of EUROCRAT ("Eurocrat") + DARING ("daring") [anagram: "excited"] + A (abbreviation of "a") = REARGUARDACTION; definition: "defensive strategy" The answer is REARGUARD ACTION.

What is the answer to "Eurocrat excited with a daring defensive strategy (9,6)"?

The answer is REARGUARD ACTION.

Eurocrat excited with a daring defensive strategy (9,6)

Times Cryptic #29253 | 23 Across | 2025-06-11 flower

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