Latest about caging rook and another bird ... (4)
12A — Latest about caging rook and another bird ... (4) — WREN
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Definition
Definition found: 'bird' — The definition of the answer is 'another bird' — a wren is a small bird.The definition of the answer is 'another bird' — a wren is a small bird.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'about''about' signals reversal — the preceding word is read backwards.
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Operation
'about' signals a reversal operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'Latest'
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'caging''caging' signals container — one piece is wrapped around another.
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Operation
'caging' signals a container operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'Latest rook'
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'Latest' → NEW'Latest' gives NEW — the source for the reversal.
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Abbreviation
Abbreviations spotted: 'rook' → R'rook' = R — chess abbreviation.
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Assembly
WEN + R = W(R)EN