Regarding anchors, minimally hoisted by strong current (5)
I believe the answer is:
atrip
'regarding anchors minimally hoisted' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'by strong current' is the wordplay.
'by' becomes 'at'.
'strong current' becomes 'rip' (rip current is a kind of current. I am not sure about the 'strong' bit.).
'at'+'rip'='ATRIP'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for atrip that I've seen is " just out of bed".)
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution?
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