Cryptic crossword solution

Backward live becomes wicked (4) cryptic crossword solution.

A reversal solution: LIVE read backward gives EVIL, which means wicked.

AnswerEVILEVIL
Definition
wicked
Clue type
Reversal
Indicator
Backward
Enumeration
4
Confidence
high

How the clue works

Backward instructs you to reverse LIVE, giving EVIL. The synonym match is EVIL = wicked.

Verification steps

  1. Start with LIVE.
  2. Backward is the reversal indicator.
  3. Reverse LIVE to get EVIL.
  4. Synonym: EVIL means wicked.
  5. The answer fits the four-letter enumeration.

Solver note

Becomes works as a link word here.