Bishop exposes fights (5)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31273, 24D

24D — Bishop exposes fights (5)BOUTS

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'fights' — A short clue usually ends on its plain definition — read the last word as a synonym for the answer.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'Bishop' → B
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'exposes' → OUTS
  • Assembly
    B + OUTS = BOUTS

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