What does the cryptic crossword clue "Restrictive practice a signal to turn nasty (13)" mean?

The definition is "Restrictive practice". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + SIGNAL + TO + TURN = STRANGULATION; definition: "Restrictive practice" The answer is STRANGULATION.

Restrictive practice a signal to turn nasty (13)

Times Cryptic #29193 | 27 Across | 2025-04-02 flower

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