What does the cryptic crossword clue "Natural weapon of mammal? Insect left with little hesitation (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ANT (synonym="Insect") + L (synonym="left") + ER (synonym="as an interjection") = ANTLER The answer is ANTLER.

Natural weapon of mammal? Insect left with little hesitation (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29443 | 26 Across | 2024-07-24 flower

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