Crossword Genius

Pleasure-seeker set out real alternative (5-5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lotus-eater

'pleasure-seeker' is the definition.
(a lotus-eater is someone who pursues luxury)

'set out real alternative' is the wordplay.
'alternative' indicates an anagram.
'set'+'out'+'real'='setoutreal'
'setoutreal' with letters rearranged gives 'LOTUS-EATER'.

(Other definitions for lotus-eater that I've seen before include "One given to indulgence in pleasure and luxury" , "One indulging in pleasure and luxury, as described in Homer's Odyssey" , "One living indolently - mythical person met by Odysseus in North Africa" , "Indolent person" .)

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