What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prisoner's only comfort (7)" mean?

The definition is "comfort". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym="Prisoner's") + SOLE (synonym="only") = CONSOLE; definition: "comfort" The answer is CONSOLE.

Prisoner's only comfort (7)

Independent Cryptic #12018 | 22 Across | 2025-04-16 flower

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