What does the cryptic crossword clue "SW19's top secret criminal? (6)" mean?

The definition is "criminal?". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "SW19's") + INNER (synonym of "secret") [first letter: "top"]; definition: "criminal?" The answer is SINNER.

SW19's top secret criminal? (6)

Independent Cryptic #11770 | 8 Down | 2024-07-01 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →