Drinks lots, but not when rector is around (7)

19A — Drinks lots, but not when rector is around (7) — POTIONS

• Definition
  Definition found: 'Drinks' — A definition sits at one end of the clue. The first word here reads as a plain synonym for the answer. Show hint
• Indicator
  Indicator found: 'not when rector is around' Show hint
• Operation
  'not when rector is around' signals a deletion operation
• Fodder
  Fodder: 'lots,'
• Synonym
  Synonyms spotted: 'lots,' → PORTIONS Show hint
• Abbreviation
  Abbreviations spotted: 'rector' → R
• Assembly
  PORTIONS + R > PORTIONS - R = POTIONS

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