What does the cryptic crossword clue "Port thus knocked back by nurse (6)" mean?

The definition is "Port". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. SO (synonym of "thus") + TEND (synonym of "nurse") [reversal: "knocked"]; definition: "Port" The answer is OSTEND.

Port thus knocked back by nurse (6)

Times Cryptic #28640 | 27 Across | 2023-06-27 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →