What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wayward English bishop with a nervous reaction (7)" mean?

The definition is "Wayward". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="English") + RR (abbreviation="bishop") + A (from clue) + TIC (synonym="nervous reaction") = ERRATIC; definition: "Wayward" The answer is ERRATIC.

Wayward English bishop with a nervous reaction (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17192 | 9 Across | 2023-09-25 flower

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