An embargo agreed upon drives leader wild (9)

From Express Cryptic 20260524, 22A —

22A — An embargo agreed upon drives leader wild (9)ABANDONED

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'wild' — if you do this to an animal it will turn wild
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'An' → A
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'embargo' → BAN
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'agreed upon' → DONE
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'drives' → D
  • Assembly
    A + BAN + DONE + D = ABANDONED

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