What does the cryptic crossword clue "State ‘Former president’s a bum!’ (7)" mean?

The definition is "bum!'". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VA (synonym="Virginia") + GRANT (synonym="GRANT") = VAGRANT; definition: "bum!'" The answer is VAGRANT.

State ‘Former president’s a bum!’ (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29405 | 2 Down | 2024-06-10 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →