What does the cryptic crossword clue "Half dead court limiting enjoyment is no longer valid (7)" mean?

The definition is "no longer valid". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DE (synonym="DE") + FUN (synonym="FUN") + CT (synonym="FUN") = DEFUNCT; definition: "no longer valid" The answer is DEFUNCT.

Half dead court limiting enjoyment is no longer valid (7)

Times Cryptic #29167 | 27 Across | 2025-03-03 flower

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