Deep-rooted — not out there, not lacking inmost character (8)

From Times Cryptic 29552, 16D —

16D — Deep-rooted — not out there, not lacking inmost character (8) — INHERENT

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Deep-rooted'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'lacking inmost character'
  • Operation
    'lacking inmost character' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'not'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'not out there,' → IN HERE
  • Assembly
    INHERE + (> NOT - O > NT) = INHERENT

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