What does the cryptic crossword clue "Right back loth to make cross (8)" mean?

The definition is "to make cross". The wordplay uses a reversal. TR (synonym="RT reversed") + AVERSE (synonym="AVERSE") = TRAVERSE; definition: "to make cross" The answer is TRAVERSE.

Right back loth to make cross (8)

Times Cryptic #28599 | 13 Across | 2023-05-10 flower

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