Grotty old vagrant last seen in cave? (10)

From Times Cryptic 29534, 5D —

5D — Grotty old vagrant last seen in cave? (10)TROGLODYTE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Grotty old vagrant last seen in cave?' — The entire clue serves as the definition (an &lit clue). A troglodyte is a cave dweller.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'vagrant'
  • Operation
    'vagrant' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Grotty old'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'last seen in'
  • Operation
    'last seen in' signals a letter_selection operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'cave?'
  • Assembly
    (GROTTYOLD > TROGLODYT) + E = TROGLODYTE

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