What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son, 2 having cut top off a piece of cake (6)" mean?

The definition is "piece of cake". The wordplay uses acrostic. S (synonym="son") + IMPLE (synonym="spot – answer to 2dn, minus its initial letter") = SIMPLE; definition: "piece of cake" The answer is SIMPLE.

Son, 2 having cut top off a piece of cake (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29676 | 3 Down | 2025-04-23 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →