What does the cryptic crossword clue "No sprinter succeeded with inferior trainer (9)" mean?

The definition is "No sprinter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "succeeded") + LOW (synonym of "inferior") + COACH (synonym of "trainer"); definition: "No sprinter" The answer is SLOWCOACH.

No sprinter succeeded with inferior trainer (9)

Times Cryptic #28667 | 21 Across | 2023-07-28 flower

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