What does the cryptic crossword clue "Firm keeping nothing in store (5)" mean?

The definition is "store". The wordplay uses charade, container. HARD (synonym of "Firm") + O (abbreviation of "nothing") [container: "in"]; definition: "store" The answer is HOARD.

Firm keeping nothing in store (5)

Independent Cryptic #11853 | 19 Across | 2024-10-05 flower

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