What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trembling like mother of cygnets (5)" mean?

The definition is "Trembling". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym="like") + PEN (synonym="mother of cygnets – a female swan") = ASPEN; definition: "Trembling" The answer is ASPEN.

Trembling like mother of cygnets (5)

Times Cryptic #28898 | 21 Across | 2024-04-23 flower

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