What does the cryptic crossword clue "Husband, unpack the vegetables (9)" mean?

The definition is "vegetables". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAN (synonym="Husband") + GET (synonym="GET") + OUT (synonym="unpack") = MANGETOUT; definition: "vegetables" The answer is MANGETOUT.

Husband, unpack the vegetables (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29638 | 25 Across | 2025-03-10 flower

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