Bacteria perhaps in A&E gowns (7)

From Times Cryptic 29575, 19D —

19D — Bacteria perhaps in A&E gowns (7)AEROBES

  • 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.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'A&E' → AE
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'gowns' → ROBES
  • Assembly
    AE + ROBES = AEROBES

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