What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strange clue grasped by inventor over sugar compound (10)" mean?

The definition is "sugar compound". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CLUE (synonym="CLUE") + EDISON (synonym="inventor") = NUCLEOSIDE; definition: "sugar compound" The answer is NUCLEOSIDE.

Strange clue grasped by inventor over sugar compound (10)

Times Cryptic #29198 | 26 Across | 2025-04-08 flower

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