Good game, but learner’s missed turn (9)

From Times Cryptic 5220, 23A —

23A — Good game, but learner’s missed turn (9)PIROUETTE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'turn' — The single word at the end is a plain synonym for the answer.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'learner’s missed'
  • Operation
    'learner’s missed' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'game,'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Good' → PI
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'game,' → ROULETTE
  • Assembly
    PI + (ROULETTE - L > ROUETTE) = PIROUETTE

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