Brash individual somehow means to pen classical number (5,3)

From Times Cryptic 29568, 26A —

26A — Brash individual somehow means to pen classical number (5,3)ESSEX MAN

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Brash individual' — The definition is the first two words — a stereotype of a flashy, materialistic sort.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'somehow'
  • Operation
    'somehow' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'means classical number'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'classical number' → SEX
  • Assembly
    MEANS + SEX > MEANSSEX = ESSEXMAN

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