Insect gets former queen a bowler, say (9)

From Express Cryptic 20260608, 23A —

23A — Insect gets former queen a bowler, say (9) — CRICKETER

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'a bowler, say' — The definition is the last three words ('say' flags it's by example).
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Insect' → CRICKET
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'former queen' → ER
  • Assembly
    CRICKET + ER = CRICKETER

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