What does the cryptic crossword clue "Philosophical concept analysed as rot, badly (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "Philosophical concept". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ASROTBADLY ("as rot, badly") [anagram: "analysed"] = ASTRALBODY; definition: "Philosophical concept" The answer is ASTRALBODY.

Philosophical concept analysed as rot, badly (6,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28984 | 3 Down | 2023-02-03 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →