Beaten, that position in first place (9)

From Times Cryptic 29566, 15D —

15D — Beaten, that position in first place (9) — LEATHERED

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Beaten,' — The definition is the first word — slang for thoroughly thrashed.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'in'
  • Operation
    'in' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'that position first place'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'that position' → THERE
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'first place' → LEAD
  • Assembly
    LEAD + THERE = LEA(THERE)D

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