What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vestment from back of shelf with no name tag (5)" mean?

The definition is "Vestment". The wordplay uses charade, parts. F (last letter of "shelf") + ANON (synonym of "with no name tag") [last letter: "back"]; definition: "Vestment" The answer is FANON.

Vestment from back of shelf with no name tag (5)

Times Cryptic #28528 | 22 Down | 2023-02-16 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →