What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old militia do what a conductor might do (9)" mean?

The definition is "Old militia". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRAIN (synonym="TRAIN") + BAND (synonym="what the conductor may do") = TRAINBAND; definition: "Old militia" The answer is TRAINBAND.

Old militia do what a conductor might do (9)

Times Cryptic #28904 | 12 Down | 2024-04-30 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →