What does the cryptic crossword clue "Your old dear is like Herb (5)" mean?

The definition is "like Herb". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THY (synonym="your, old") + MY (synonym="dear!") = THYMY; definition: "like Herb" The answer is THYMY.

Your old dear is like Herb (5)

Times Cryptic #29201 | 28 Across | 2025-04-11 flower

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