What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ignore superfluous details and show a quiz programme instead? (3,2,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "Ignore superfluous details". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CUT (synonym="CUT") + TO (synonym="TO") + THE (synonym="THE") + CHASE (synonym="CHASE") = CUT TO THE CHASE; definition: "Ignore superfluous details" The answer is CUT TO THE CHASE.

What is the answer to "Ignore superfluous details and show a quiz programme instead? (3,2,3,5)"?

The answer is CUT TO THE CHASE.

Ignore superfluous details and show a quiz programme instead? (3,2,3,5)

Times Cryptic #29068 | 10 Down | 2024-11-07 flower

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