What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tree identified by European of skeletal build (5)" mean?

The definition is "Tree". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym="European") + BONY (synonym="of skeletal build") = EBONY; definition: "Tree" The answer is EBONY.

Tree identified by European of skeletal build (5)

Times Cryptic #28838 | 4 Down | 2024-02-13 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →