What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old woman argues with adult, drunk — that's sweet (10,5)" mean?

The definition is "that’s sweet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of GRAN (synonym="GRAN") + ARGUES (synonym="ARGUES") + ADULT (synonym="ADULT") = GRANULATED SUGAR; definition: "— that's sweet" The answer is GRANULATED SUGAR.

What is the answer to "Old woman argues with adult, drunk — that's sweet (10,5)"?

The answer is GRANULATED SUGAR.

Old woman argues with adult, drunk — that's sweet (10,5)

Times Cryptic #29161 | 5 Down | 2025-02-24 flower

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