What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former schoolmates set about ousting King and Bar (8)" mean?

The definition is "Bar". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OBS (synonym="old boys – ‘former schoolmates’") + TAC (synonym="old boys – ‘former schoolmates’") + LE (synonym="set about") = OBSTACLE; definition: "Bar" The answer is OBSTACLE.

Former schoolmates set about ousting King and Bar (8)

Independent Cryptic #11942 | 11 Across | 2025-01-17 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →