Greek character taking odd bits from teacup (3)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 3372, 16D

16D — Greek character taking odd bits from teacup (3)TAU

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Greek character' — The straight definition sits at the start — a letter of the Greek alphabet.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'odd bits'
  • Operation
    'odd bits' signals a letter_selection operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'teacup'
  • Assembly
    TAU = TAU

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