Jolly fellows sporting smiley masks (9)
10A — Jolly fellows sporting smiley masks (9) — IMMENSELY
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Definition
Definition found: 'Jolly' — The first word is the definition — read 'jolly' not as merry but as an intensifier, the way 'jolly good' means very good.The first word is the definition — read 'jolly' not as merry but as an intensifier, the way 'jolly good' means very good.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'sporting masks'Words about disguising or wearing masks tell you to rearrange the surrounding letters.
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Operation
'sporting masks' signals a anagram operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'fellows smiley'
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'fellows' → MEN
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Assembly
MEN + SMILEY > MENSMILEY = IMMENSELY