What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nerdy creatures upset senior civil servant (14)" mean?

The definition is "civil servant". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NERDY + CREATURES = UNDERSECRETARY; definition: "civil servant" The answer is UNDERSECRETARY.

Nerdy creatures upset senior civil servant (14)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17602 | 6 Across | 2025-04-22 flower

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