What does the cryptic crossword clue "Painters or oculists in a state of disarray (10)" mean?

The definition is "Painters". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OROCULISTS ("or oculists") [anagram: "state"] = COLOURISTS; definition: "Painters" The answer is COLOURISTS.

Painters or oculists in a state of disarray (10)

Independent Cryptic #12083 | 15 Across | 2025-07-01 flower

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