What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sarcastic card, first from rude writer (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sarcastic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ACE (synonym="card,") + R (first_letter="rude") + BIC (synonym="writer") = ACERBIC; definition: "Sarcastic" The answer is ACERBIC.

Sarcastic card, first from rude writer (7)

Times Cryptic #28727 | 2 Down | 2023-10-06 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →