At university, drunk and tense (7)
11A — At university, drunk and tense (7) — UPTIGHT
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Definition
Definition found: 'tense' — The definition is the last word — anxious, on edge.The definition is the last word — anxious, on edge.
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Wordplay
Wordplay: CharadeNo indicator words here — the parts just join end to end. That's a charade.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'At university,' → UPTo be 'At university' is to be ___ (as in 'up at Oxford').
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'drunk' → TIGHT'drunk', informally — five letters.
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Assembly
UP + TIGHT = UPTIGHT