What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start to detect Welsh river in twilight (4)" mean?

The definition is "twilight". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (first_letter="detect") + USK (synonym="Welsh river") = DUSK; definition: "twilight" The answer is DUSK.

Start to detect Welsh river in twilight (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17598 | 12 Across | 2025-04-16 flower

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