Follow storyteller, returning after end of account (5)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31272, 13A

13A — Follow storyteller, returning after end of account (5)TRAIL

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Follow' — A definition sits at one end of the clue — which end reads as a plain synonym for the answer?
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'returning'
  • Operation
    'returning' signals a reversal operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'storyteller,'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'end of'
  • Operation
    'end of' signals a letter_selection operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'account'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'storyteller,' → LIAR
  • Assembly
    (LIAR > RAIL) + T = TRAIL

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