What does the cryptic crossword clue "Permitted female to leave uncultivated expert (9)" mean?

The definition is "Permitted". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALLOW (synonym="ALLOW") + ABLE (synonym="ABLE") = ALLOWABLE; definition: "Permitted" The answer is ALLOWABLE.

Permitted female to leave uncultivated expert (9)

Times Cryptic #29167 | 9 Across | 2025-03-03 flower

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