Hint character heard (3)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 3372, 14D

14D — Hint character heard (3)CUE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Hint' — The straight definition sits at the start — one word meaning a prompt or signal.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'heard'
  • Operation
    'heard' signals a homophone operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'character'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'character' → Q
  • Assembly
    Q = CUE

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