America drug-free in such a manner (4)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31263, 9D

9D — America drug-free in such a manner (4) — THUS

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'in such a manner' — The definition is the last four words.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'drug-free'
  • Operation
    'drug-free' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'America'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'America' → THEUS
  • Assembly
    THEUS - E = THUS

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