What does the cryptic crossword clue "Late in the day, some scoff half-heartedly – it’s wicked (5)" mean?

The definition is "wicked". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SU (synonym="p") + PER (synonym="“some scoff, late in the day”") = SUPER; definition: "wicked" The answer is SUPER.

Late in the day, some scoff half-heartedly – it’s wicked (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29425 | 13 Across | 2024-07-03 flower

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