What does the cryptic crossword clue "Making fun of it, as they would be! (10)" mean?

The definition is "Making fun of". The wordplay uses a reversal. SA (synonym="SA") + TI (synonym="TI") + RISING (synonym="RISING") = SATIRISING; definition: "Making fun of" The answer is SATIRISING.

Making fun of it, as they would be! (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29167 | 6 Down | 2023-09-05 flower

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