What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sporting event blasted target area (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sporting event". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of TARGET ("target") + A (abbreviation of "area") [anagram: "blasted"] = REGATTA; definition: "Sporting event" The answer is REGATTA.

Sporting event blasted target area (7)

Independent Cryptic #11689 | 10 Across | 2024-03-28 flower

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