It leads in pace in races quite unexpectedly (10)

From Times Cryptic 5220, 13A —

13A — It leads in pace in races quite unexpectedly (10) — REQUIESCAT

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'It leads in pace' — The opening describes the answer by where it sits in a well-known Latin tomb inscription.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'unexpectedly'
  • Operation
    'unexpectedly' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'races quite'
  • Assembly
    RACESQUITE = REQUIESCAT

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