Crossword Genius

Is about to increase bloomers (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

irises

'bloomers' is the definition.

'is about to increase' is the wordplay.
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'to increase' becomes 'rise' (rise is a kind of increase).
'is' enclosing 'rise' is 'IRISES'.

(Other definitions for irises that I've seen before include "Eye membranes or showy flowers." , "Parts of eyes or flowering plants" , "Flowers found in the eye" , "Flowers and parts of eyes" , "Subject for van Gogh" .)

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