Colonise again, about to pay (8)

From Express Cryptic 20260610, 8D —

8D — Colonise again, about to pay (8) — RESETTLE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Colonise again,' — The definition is the opening pair — to settle a place anew.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'about' → RE
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'to pay' → SETTLE
  • Assembly
    RE + SETTLE = RESETTLE

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