What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old magazine spreading sick abuse (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Old magazine". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SICK (synonym="SICK") + ABUSE (synonym="ABUSE") = BACKISSUE The answer is BACKISSUE.

Old magazine spreading sick abuse (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29520 | 11 Across | 2024-10-22 flower

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