Crossword Genius

Impractical idea I dismissed (3,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

not on

'impractical' is the definition.
(not on can mean impractical or inappropriate)

'idea i dismissed' is the wordplay.
'idea' becomes 'notion' (notion is a kind of idea).
'dismissed' is a deletion indicator.
'notion' with 'i' removed is 'NOT ON'.

(Other definitions for not on that I've seen before include "Out of the question" , "Informally, cannot be permitted or tolerated" , "Informally, can't be accepted or tolerated" , "Definitely inadvisable" , "Modern phrase for unacceptable" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app