What does the cryptic crossword clue "Left abandoned, one naturally sticks with Trump's state force (7)" mean?

The definition is "force". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMPET (synonym="one naturally sticks") + US (synonym="abandoned") = IMPETUS; definition: "force" The answer is IMPETUS.

Left abandoned, one naturally sticks with Trump's state force (7)

Times Cryptic #29207 | 18 Down | 2025-04-18 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →