What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ice cream with the last piece of Christmas cake (5)" mean?

The definition is "cake". The wordplay uses charade, parts. S (last letter of "piece of Christmas") [last letter: "last"] + CONE (synonym of "Ice cream"); definition: "cake" The answer is SCONE.

Ice cream with the last piece of Christmas cake (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29678 | 27 Across | 2025-04-25 flower

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