Clumsy Geordie perhaps collecting papers lying on the floor (8-5)
11D — Clumsy Geordie perhaps collecting papers lying on the floor (8-5) — ACCIDENT-PRONE
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Definition
Definition found: 'Clumsy' — The definition is the first word — forever having little mishaps.The definition is the first word — forever having little mishaps.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'collecting''collecting' tells you the outer word takes another piece inside.
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Operation
'collecting' signals a container operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'Geordie perhaps papers'
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'Geordie perhaps' → ACCENTA 'Geordie' is one example ('perhaps') of a regional way of speaking.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'papers' → ID'papers' you carry to prove who you are — two letters.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'lying on the floor' → PRONE'lying on the floor' face-down — a five-letter word.
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Assembly
(ACCENT + ID > ACC(ID)ENT) + PRONE = ACCIDENT-PRONE