What does the cryptic crossword clue "He has widget a bit askew – why was that necessary? (5,3,3,4)" mean?

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What is the answer to "He has widget a bit askew – why was that necessary? (5,3,3,4)"?

The answer is what's the big idea.

He has widget a bit askew – why was that necessary? (5,3,3,4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3350 | 5 Down | 2026-01-04 flower

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