Dish given author regularly? Controversial matter! (3,6)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31241, 17D

17D — Dish given author regularly? Controversial matter! (3,6) — HOT POTATO

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Controversial matter!'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'regularly?'
  • Operation
    'regularly?' signals a letter_selection operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'author'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Dish' → HOTPOT
  • Assembly
    HOTPOT + ATO = HOT POTATO

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