What does the cryptic crossword clue "Need a key to set loose helpless viewer (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "helpless viewer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NEEDAKEY ("Need a key") [anagram: "set"] = NAKEDEYE; definition: "helpless viewer" The answer is NAKED EYE.

Need a key to set loose helpless viewer (5,3)

Times Cryptic #28625 | 11 Across | 2023-06-09 flower

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