What does the cryptic crossword clue "Northern son seen recycling garbage (8)" mean?

The definition is "garbage". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of SONSEEN ("son seen") [anagram: "recycling"] + N (abbreviation of "Northern") = NONSENSE; definition: "garbage" The answer is NONSENSE.

Northern son seen recycling garbage (8)

Independent Cryptic #12057 | 13 Across | 2025-05-31 flower

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