What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant carbon copy, one couple don't want (4,10)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="carbon") + APE (synonym="copy") + GOOSEBERRY (synonym="GOOSEBERRY") = CAPE GOOSEBERRY; definition: "Plant" The answer is CAPE GOOSEBERRY.

Plant carbon copy, one couple don't want (4,10)

Times Cryptic #28558 | 12 Across | 2023-03-23 flower

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