What does the cryptic crossword clue "Genuine ordinary equipment in a lake (8)" mean?

The definition is "Genuine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="ordinary") + RIG (synonym="equipment") + IN (from clue) + A (from clue) + L (abbreviation="lake") = ORIGINAL; definition: "Genuine" The answer is ORIGINAL.

Genuine ordinary equipment in a lake (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17219 | 31 Across | 2023-11-01 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Daily Mail's puzzle site →