What does the cryptic crossword clue "Six royals and two Norsemen? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Six". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VI (abbreviation="Six") + KINGS (synonym="royals") = VIKINGS; definition: "Norsemen?" The answer is VIKINGS.

Six royals and two Norsemen? (7)

Independent Cryptic #1793 | 20 Down | 2024-07-07 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →