Knight given to misdeeds is absorbed (5,2)

From Express Cryptic 20260524, 16D —

16D — Knight given to misdeeds is absorbed (5,2)SINKS IN

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'is absorbed'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'given to'
  • Operation
    'given to' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Knight misdeeds'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'Knight' → K
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'misdeeds' → SINS
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'absorbed' → IN
  • Assembly
    (K + SINS > SIN(K)S) + IN = SINKS IN

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