Destroy order, losing time after time (9)

From Times Cryptic 29539, 6D —

6D — Destroy order, losing time after time (9)ERADICATE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Destroy' — The definition 'Destroy' maps to ERADICATE meaning to wipe out completely.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'losing'
  • Operation
    'losing' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'order, time'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'after'
  • Operation
    'after' signals a ordering operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'order, time time'
  • Assembly
    (DICTATE - T > DICATE) + ERA = ERADICATE

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