Defence group with costume and strip (7)

From Express Cryptic 20260611, 18D —

18D — Defence group with costume and strip (7)UNDRESS

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'strip' — The definition is the last word.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'Defence group' → UN
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'costume' → DRESS
  • Assembly
    UN + DRESS = UNDRESS

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