What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small lady's grip drops hot buffet (7)" mean?

The definition is "buffet". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). S (synonym="small") + ANDBAG (synonym="lady’s grip") = SANDBAG; definition: "buffet" The answer is SANDBAG.

Small lady's grip drops hot buffet (7)

Times Cryptic #29198 | 25 Across | 2025-04-08 flower

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