What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ready to fight boxed by chap in shorts say (7)" mean?

The definition is "say". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ARM (synonym="ARM") in GENT (synonym="GENT") = GARMENT; definition: "say" The answer is GARMENT.

Ready to fight boxed by chap in shorts say (7)

Independent Cryptic #11683 | 5 Down | 2024-03-21 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →