Solution for 23 July cryptic crossword clue

Somewhat wet, a politician tucking into meal (7)
Solution – dampish


To get this clue, you need to know that an abbreviation for a politician in the UK and many other countries is MP standing for Member of Parliament.


So a + mp is "tucked into" a word meaning "meal" - dish.  And the word formed as a result means "somewhat wet".


D + amp + ish = dampish