In case, keeping article as small as possible (5)

From Times Cryptic 29565, 6D —

6D — In case, keeping article as small as possible (5)LEAST

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'as small as possible' — The definition is the phrase at the end — the smallest amount.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'keeping'
  • Operation
    'keeping' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'In case, article'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'In case,' → LEST
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'article' → A
  • Assembly
    LEST + A = LE(A)ST

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