Deception foolish cuddle ended (9)

From Times Cryptic 29563, 4D —

4D — Deception foolish cuddle ended (9) — CONCLUDED

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'ended' — The last word is the definition.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'foolish'
  • Operation
    'foolish' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'cuddle'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Deception' → CON
  • Assembly
    CON + (CUDDLE > CLUDED) = CONCLUDED

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