What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unsteadily grip ice a nervier climber (15)" mean?

The definition is "climber". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GRIPICEANERVIER ("grip ice a nervier") [anagram: "Unsteadily"] = VIRGINIACREEPER; definition: "climber" The answer is VIRGINIACREEPER.

Unsteadily grip ice a nervier climber (15)

Independent Cryptic #12148 | 24 Across | 2025-09-15 flower

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