Woman martyred with stiletto or revolver perhaps during annual festivities (9,5)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman martyred with stiletto or revolver perhaps during annual festivities (9,5)" mean?

The definition is "revolver perhaps during annual festivities". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CATHERINE (synonym="woman martyred") + W (synonym="with") + HEEL (synonym="stiletto") = CATHERINE WHEEL The answer is CATHERINE WHEEL.

Times Cryptic #28859 | 15 Across | 2024-03-08 flower

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