What does the cryptic crossword clue "Love to examine old language (5)" mean?

The definition is "old language". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym of "Love") + SCAN (synonym of "examine"); definition: "old language" The answer is OSCAN.

Love to examine old language (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28972 | 26 Across | 2023-01-20 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →