What does the cryptic crossword clue "License a cricket club with opening for recruits correct? (8)" mean?

The definition is "License". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + C (abbreviation="cricket") + C (first_letter="club") + R (first_letter="recruits") + EDIT (synonym="correct?") = ACCREDIT; definition: "License" The answer is ACCREDIT.

License a cricket club with opening for recruits correct? (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17352 | 20 Across | 2024-05-07 flower

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