What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fashionable present, for example — very strong (7)" mean?

The definition is "very strong". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="fashionable") + TENSE (synonym="present, for example") = INTENSE; definition: "— very strong" The answer is INTENSE.

Fashionable present, for example — very strong (7)

Times Cryptic #28580 | 23 Across | 2023-04-18 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →