Caught one without protective coat (7)

From Times Cryptic 3303, 15D —

15D — Caught one without protective coat (7) — LACQUER

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'protective coat'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'Caught'
  • Operation
    'Caught' signals a homophone operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'one without'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'one without' → LACKER
  • Assembly
    LACKER = LACQUER

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