What does the cryptic crossword clue "Peer tackling drip in toilet (5)" mean?

The definition is "Peer". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IV (synonym="intravenous ‘drip’") in PRY (synonym="‘peer’") = PRIVY; definition: "toilet" The answer is PRIVY.

Peer tackling drip in toilet (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29528 | 16 Across | 2024-10-31 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →