Complex pattern generated by craft adrift on American lake (7)

From Times Cryptic 29540, 19D —

19D — Complex pattern generated by craft adrift on American lake (7) — FRACTAL

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Complex pattern' — Repeated pattern often found in nature
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'adrift'
  • Operation
    'adrift' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'craft American lake'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'American' → A
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'lake' → L
  • Assembly
    A + L > CRAFTAL = FRACTAL

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