Cryptic crossword solution

Tide ebbing is correct (4) cryptic crossword solution.

A reversal clue: TIDE reversed gives EDIT, meaning correct.

AnswerEDITEDIT
Definition
correct
Clue type
Reversal
Indicator
ebbing
Enumeration
4
Confidence
high

How the clue works

Ebbing suggests reversal. Reverse TIDE to get EDIT, which can mean correct or revise text.

Verification steps

  1. Start with TIDE.
  2. Ebbing signals a backward movement.
  3. Reverse TIDE to get EDIT.
  4. Synonym: EDIT can mean correct or revise.
  5. The answer has four letters.

Solver note

Ebbing gives a natural reversal image because the tide is moving back.