What does the cryptic crossword clue "Journalist ringing alien is cut off (9)" mean?

The definition is "cut off". The wordplay uses charade, container. ED (synonym of "Journalist") + STRANGE (synonym of "alien") [container: "ringing"]; definition: "cut off" The answer is ESTRANGED.

Journalist ringing alien is cut off (9)

Independent Cryptic #11911 | 11 Across | 2024-12-12 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →