What does the cryptic crossword clue "It could be sweet air so to speak (8)" mean?

The definition is "speak". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SWEETAIR ("sweet air") [anagram: "could"] = ASITWERE; definition: "so to speak" The answer is ASITWERE.

It could be sweet air so to speak (8)

Independent Cryptic #11815 | 18 Across | 2024-08-22 flower

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