Bacteria perhaps in A&E gowns (7)
19D — Bacteria perhaps in A&E gowns (7) — AEROBES
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Definition
Definition found: 'Bacteria perhaps' — A definition sits at one end of the clue — and a word like 'perhaps' gently warns that the answer is an example of this idea, not an exact synonym.A definition sits at one end of the clue — and a word like 'perhaps' gently warns that the answer is an example of this idea, not an exact synonym.
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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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Abbreviation
Abbreviations spotted: 'A&E' → AERead the clue as a recipe — join the pieces in order, left to right.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'gowns' → ROBES
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Assembly
AE + ROBES = AEROBES