What does the cryptic crossword clue "Odds on bad weather? That's a wrench (6)" mean?

The definition is "wrench". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SP (synonym="starting price, ‘odds’") + RAIN (synonym="‘bad weather’") = SPRAIN; definition: "a wrench" The answer is SPRAIN.

Odds on bad weather? That's a wrench (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29229 | 10 Across | 2023-11-16 flower

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