In pickles, does it make many unwell? (4)
I believe the answer is:
dill
'in pickles does it' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'many unwell?' is the wordplay.
'many' becomes 'd' (**).
'unwell?' becomes 'ill' ('ill' can be similar in meaning to 'unwell').
'd'+'ill'='DILL'
'make' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dill that I've seen before include "Herb with thread-like foliage used as seasoning" , "medicinal plant" , "Herb for gravadlax" , "Aromatic herb used as seasoning" , "Herb with feathery leaves and spicy seeds" .)