What does the cryptic crossword clue "Good boss makes soup with okra (5)" mean?

The definition is "soup with okra". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym="good") + UMBO (synonym="the central boss of a shield") = GUMBO The answer is GUMBO.

Good boss makes soup with okra (5)

Independent Cryptic #11820 | 12 Across | 2024-08-28 flower

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