What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unlimited time to append a few words to biography (4,8)" mean?

The definition is "biography". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIFE (synonym="biography") + SENTENCE (synonym="a few words") = LIFESENTENCE; definition: "Unlimited time" The answer is LIFESENTENCE.

Unlimited time to append a few words to biography (4,8)

Guardian Cryptic #28300 | 14 Across | 2020-11-25 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →