Henry and Edward called it a day (6)
22D — Henry and Edward called it a day (6) — HALTED
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Definition
Definition found: 'called it a day' — A definition sits at one end of the clue — which end reads as a plain phrase meaning 'stopped'?A definition sits at one end of the clue — which end reads as a plain phrase meaning 'stopped'?
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Wordplay
Wordplay: CharadeNo indicator words here — the parts just join end to end. That's a charade.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'Henry' → HALRead the clue as a recipe — join the two pieces left to right.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'Edward' → TEDThe second name's short form slots straight on the end.
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Assembly
HAL + TED = HALTED