Claim fool replaces former partner in strenuous work (9)

From Times Cryptic 29528, 26A

26A — Claim fool replaces former partner in strenuous work (9) — ASSERTION

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Claim' — The definition is 'Claim'.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'replaces'
  • Operation
    'replaces' signals a substitution operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'fool former partner strenuous work'
  • Assembly
    EXERTION = ASSERTION

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