What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oxygen provided during close call (5)" mean?

The definition is "call". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). O (synonym="Oxygen") in SHUT (synonym="close") = SHOUT; definition: "call" The answer is SHOUT.

Oxygen provided during close call (5)

Times Cryptic #28826 | 16 Across | 2024-01-30 flower

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