What does the cryptic crossword clue "Overwhelm with clue to ‘burn me’? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Overwhelm". The wordplay uses an anagram. OUT (synonym="OUT") + NUMBER (synonym="NUMBER") = OUTNUMBER; definition: "Overwhelm" The answer is OUTNUMBER.

Overwhelm with clue to ‘burn me’? (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29514 | 17 Down | 2024-10-15 flower

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