What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grasp twisted hempen cord (10)" mean?

The definition is "Grasp". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HEMPENCORD ("hempen cord") [anagram: "twisted"] = COMPREHEND; definition: "Grasp" The answer is COMPREHEND.

Grasp twisted hempen cord (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29596 | 11 Across | 2025-01-20 flower

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