What does the cryptic crossword clue "Henry has longing to thumb a lift (5)" mean?

The definition is "thumb a lift". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation="Henry") + ITCH (synonym="longing") = HITCH; definition: "thumb a lift" The answer is HITCH.

Henry has longing to thumb a lift (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17003 | 12 Down | 2023-01-03 flower

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