What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sack not quite dry, a horror of mine (8)" mean?

The definition is "a horror of mine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIRE (synonym="FIRE") + DAMP (synonym="not quite dry. Miner’s name for methane") = FIREDAMP; definition: "a horror of mine" The answer is FIREDAMP.

Sack not quite dry, a horror of mine (8)

Times Cryptic #28893 | 1 Across | 2024-04-17 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →