What does the cryptic crossword clue "Go wrong penetrating a blue island (6)" mean?

The definition is "island". The wordplay uses charade, container. ERR (synonym of "Go wrong") + SKY (synonym of "blue") [container: "penetrating"]; definition: "island" The answer is SKERRY.

Go wrong penetrating a blue island (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29078 | 20 Down | 2023-05-24 flower

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