What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grand Dickensian character showing resentment (6)" mean?

The definition is "resentment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym="Grand") + RUDGE (synonym="Dickensian character") = GRUDGE; definition: "resentment" The answer is GRUDGE.

Grand Dickensian character showing resentment (6)

Independent Cryptic #11630 | 23 Across | 2024-01-19 flower

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