Lay clues about a Republican (7)

From Express Cryptic 20260611, 5D —

5D — Lay clues about a Republican (7) — SECULAR

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Lay' — The definition is the first word — 'lay' as in not of the clergy.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'about'
  • Operation
    'about' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'clues'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'Republican' → R
  • Assembly
    (CLUES > SECUL) + A + R = SECULAR

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