What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sleep with husband who shortly may be solvent (7)" mean?

The definition is "solvent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NAP (synonym="”Sleep”") + H (synonym="husband") + THA (synonym="THA") = NAPHTHA; definition: "solvent" The answer is NAPHTHA.

Sleep with husband who shortly may be solvent (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29533 | 5 Across | 2024-11-06 flower

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