What does the cryptic crossword clue "Show contempt for horrible spiders etc. (10)" mean?

The definition is "Show contempt for". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SPIDERSETC ("spiders etc.") [anagram: "horrible"] = DISRESPECT; definition: "Show contempt for" The answer is DISRESPECT.

Show contempt for horrible spiders etc. (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29311 | 14 Across | 2024-02-21 flower

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