Conscious of later development (5)

From Express Cryptic 20260616, 17A —

17A — Conscious of later development (5)ALERT

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Conscious' — The definition is the first word — watchful, on the lookout.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'development'
  • Operation
    'development' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'later'
  • Assembly
    LATER = ALERT

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