What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pays stooge for somewhere to put a pin up (9)" mean?

The definition is "omewhere to put a pin up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FOOTS (synonym="FOOTS") + TOOL (synonym="TOOL") = FOOTSTOOL The answer is FOOTSTOOL.

Pays stooge for somewhere to put a pin up (9)

Times Cryptic #28627 | 14 Down | 2023-06-12 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →