What does the cryptic crossword clue "Have to cover shaft in coloured wax (6)" mean?

The definition is "coloured wax". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAY (synonym="a shaft of light") in CON (synonym="to trick or swindle = have, as in “you’ve been had” = you’ve been tricked") = CRAYON; definition: "coloured wax" The answer is CRAYON.

Have to cover shaft in coloured wax (6)

Independent Cryptic #12006 | 20 Down | 2025-04-02 flower

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