Explain appearance of tragic figure in tournament (5,2)

From Times Cryptic 29535, 1D —

1D — Explain appearance of tragic figure in tournament (5,2) — CLEARUP

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Explain'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'in'
  • Operation
    'in' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'tragic figure tournament'
  • Assembly
    CUP + LEAR = C(LEAR)UP

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