What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prove sacked assistant spent more than necessary (8)" mean?

The definition is "spent more than necessary". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PROVE (synonym="PROVE") + AID (synonym="AID") = OVERPAID The answer is OVERPAID.

Prove sacked assistant spent more than necessary (8)

Times Cryptic #29086 | 13 Across | 2024-11-28 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →