What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reformer finding murderer full of love oddly (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LV (synonym="‘ L o V e oddly’") in CAIN (synonym="‘murderer’ of his brother Abel, in Genesis") = CALVIN The answer is CALVIN.

Reformer finding murderer full of love oddly (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29617 | 19 Down | 2025-02-13 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →