General way to assess meaning (10)

From Times Cryptic 29147, 14D

14D — General way to assess meaning (10)STRATEGIST

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'General' — 'General' in the military sense — someone who plans campaigns and devises tactics
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'way' → ST
  • Assembly
    ST + RATE + GIST = STRATEGIST

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