What does the cryptic crossword clue "Great Head of Repton, but initially bitter (5)" mean?

The definition is "bitter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ACE (synonym="Great") + R (first_letter="Repton,") + B (first_letter="but") = ACERB; definition: "bitter" The answer is ACERB.

Great Head of Repton, but initially bitter (5)

Times Cryptic #29137 | 7 Down | 2025-01-27 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →