King cut by the whip (7)

23A — King cut by the whip (7) — LEATHER

• Definition
  Definition found: 'whip' — The final word is the definition — here a verb meaning to flog. Show hint
• Indicator
  Indicator found: 'cut by' Show hint
• Operation
  'cut by' signals a container operation
• Fodder
  Fodder: 'King the'
• Synonym
  Synonyms spotted: 'King' → LEAR Show hint
• Assembly
  LEAR + THE = LEA(THE)R

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