What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opener once in abstract game (10)" mean?

The definition is "game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DRAW (synonym="abstract") + BRIDGE (synonym="game") = DRAWBRIDGE; definition: "Opener once" The answer is Drawbridge.

Opener once in abstract game (10)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3039 | 3 Down | 2020-01-19 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Telegraph's puzzle site →