What does the cryptic crossword clue "Face shock therapy in a manner of speaking (7)" mean?

The definition is "Face". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIAL (synonym="DIAL") + ECT (synonym="ECT") = DIALECT; definition: "a manner of speaking" The answer is DIALECT.

Face shock therapy in a manner of speaking (7)

Independent Cryptic #11956 | 10 Across | 2025-02-03 flower

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