Jacket lost tail in conflagration (5)

From Express Cryptic 20260521, 25A —

25A — Jacket lost tail in conflagration (5) — BLAZE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'conflagration' — A conflagration is a large, destructive, and fast-moving fire. Uncommon word.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'lost tail'
  • Operation
    'lost tail' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Jacket'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Jacket' → BLAZER
  • Assembly
    BLAZER - R = BLAZE

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