What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spain behind when playing: winger’s back to stop short corners (7,5)" mean?

This cryptic clue uses wordplay to arrive at the answer. Visit the page for progressive hints — definition, wordplay type, and a full step-by-step explanation.

Spain behind when playing: winger’s back to stop short corners (7,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29014 | 17 Across | 2023-03-10

Generating...

I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Fifteensquared have:

[winge]R in (SPAIN BEHIND)*

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →