What does the cryptic crossword clue "Touch concern over ship (6)" mean?

The definition is "Touch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CARE (synonym="concern") + SS (abbreviation="ship") = CARESS; definition: "Touch" The answer is CARESS.

Touch concern over ship (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17089 | 22 Down | 2023-05-03 flower

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