What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shrewd publication is a buzzkill? (8)" mean?

The definition is "buzzkill?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLY (synonym of "Shrewd") + PAPER (synonym of "publication"); definition: "buzzkill?" The answer is FLYPAPER.

Shrewd publication is a buzzkill? (8)

Times Cryptic #28856 | 18 Across | 2024-03-05 flower

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