Left without pillow, oddly ripped off (9)

From Express Cryptic 20260524, 10A —

10A — Left without pillow, oddly ripped off (9)EXPLOITED

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'ripped off'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'without'
  • Operation
    'without' signals a letter_selection operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'pillow,'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'oddly'
  • Operation
    'oddly' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Left pillow,'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Left' → EXITED
  • Assembly
    EXITED + PLO = EX(PLO)ITED

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