Easy game, smart holding it with zero score (7,4)

From Times Cryptic 29576, 26A —

26A — Easy game, smart holding it with zero score (7,4)SITTING DUCK

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Easy game,' — A two-word phrase at one end reads as a plain description of the answer.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'holding'
  • Operation
    'holding' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'smart it'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'smart' → STING
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'zero score' → DUCK
  • Assembly
    (STING + IT > S(IT)TING) + DUCK = SITTING DUCK

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