What does the cryptic crossword clue "Front of handbag has grey clasp (4)" mean?

The definition is "clasp". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. H (first letter of "handbag has") + OLD (synonym of "grey") [first letter: "Front"]; definition: "clasp" The answer is HOLD.

Front of handbag has grey clasp (4)

Times Cryptic #28718 | 28 Across | 2023-09-26 flower

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