Does a runner initially like cutting costs? (5)

8D — Does a runner initially like cutting costs? (5) — FLEES

• Definition
  Definition found: 'Does a runner'
• Indicator
  Indicator found: 'initially'
• Operation
  'initially' signals a letter_selection operation
• Fodder
  Fodder: 'like'
• Indicator
  Indicator found: 'cutting'
• Operation
  'cutting' signals a container operation
• Fodder
  Fodder: 'like costs?'
• Synonym
  Synonyms spotted: 'costs?' → FEES
• Assembly
  L + FEES = F(L)EES

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