In lying about objective, public speaker freezes (9)

From Times Cryptic 29543, 23A —

23A — In lying about objective, public speaker freezes (9) — MORATORIA

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'freezes' — A MORATORIUM is a freeze on activity; MORATORIA is the plural.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'In'
  • Operation
    'In' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'objective, public speaker'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'lying about'
  • Operation
    'lying about' signals a reversal operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'objective,'
  • Assembly
    MIA + ORATOR = M(ORATOR)IA

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