Flattest part of pitch, until tackle (6,2,2)

From Times Cryptic 29567, 9D —

9D — Flattest part of pitch, until tackle (6,2,2)SQUARE UP TO

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'tackle' — The definition is the final word — to confront someone.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Flattest part of pitch,' → SQUARE
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'until' → UPTO
  • Assembly
    SQUARE + UPTO = SQUARE UP TO

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