A uniform half-dozen balls returned one run or bye (2,6)

From Times Cryptic 29564, 11A —

11A — A uniform half-dozen balls returned one run or bye (2,6) — AU REVOIR

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'bye' — The last word is the definition — a way of saying farewell.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'returned'
  • Operation
    'returned' signals a reversal operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'half-dozen balls'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'uniform' → U
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'half-dozen balls' → OVER
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'one' → I
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'run' → R
  • Assembly
    A + U + (OVER > REVO) + I + R = AU REVOIR

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