Bishop exposes fights (5)
24D — Bishop exposes fights (5) — BOUTS
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Definition
Definition found: 'fights' — A short clue usually ends on its plain definition — read the last word as a synonym for the answer.A short clue usually ends on its plain definition — read the last word as a synonym for the answer.
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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: 'Bishop' → BRead the clue as a recipe and join the pieces left to right — start with the chess-piece letter.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'exposes' → OUTSAdd the word meaning to reveal or unmask, used as-is.
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Assembly
B + OUTS = BOUTS