Force short confession from Brazilian striker? (5)

From Times Cryptic 29574, 26A —

26A — Force short confession from Brazilian striker? (5)IMPEL

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Force' — The definition is the very first word — a verb meaning to drive or push.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'short'
  • Operation
    'short' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Brazilian striker?'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'confession' → IM
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Brazilian striker?' → PELE
  • Assembly
    IM + (PELE - E > PEL) = IMPEL

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