Following operation, this could set mine off (4)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31270, 6A

6A — Following operation, this could set mine off (4) — FUSE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'could set mine off' — The thing that detonates an explosive.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'Following' → F
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'operation,' → USE
  • Assembly
    F + USE = FUSE

Try this clue in the trainer →