What does the cryptic crossword clue "The short temper of people in general (5)" mean?

The definition is "of people in general". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THE (synonym="THE") + IR (synonym="IR") = THEIR; definition: "of people in general" The answer is THEIR.

The short temper of people in general (5)

Times Cryptic #29009 | 11 Across | 2024-08-30 flower

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