He loves hurting lives in distressing report’s conclusion (6)
26A — He loves hurting lives in distressing report’s conclusion (6) — SADIST
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Definition
Definition found: 'He loves hurting' — The definition is the opening phrase — one who enjoys inflicting pain.The definition is the opening phrase — one who enjoys inflicting pain.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'conclusion''conclusion' points at the very last letter of the word before it.
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Operation
'conclusion' signals a letter_selection operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'report’s'
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'lives' → IS'lives' in the sense of exists gives a tiny verb.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'distressing' → SAD'distressing' points at a plain three-letter word for unhappy.
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Assembly
IS + SAD + T = SADIST