What does the cryptic crossword clue "Were Peary and Henson first to be so delighted? (2,3,2,3,5)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Were Peary and Henson first to be so delighted? (2,3,2,3,5)"?

The answer is ON TOP OF THE WORLD.

Were Peary and Henson first to be so delighted? (2,3,2,3,5)

Times Cryptic #29390 | 2 Down | 2025-11-18 flower

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