Lit up — as ceilings, perhaps? (9)
14D — Lit up — as ceilings, perhaps? (9) — PLASTERED
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Definition
The whole clue is the definition — both halves define the answer.The whole clue is the definition — both halves point to the same answer.
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Indicator
Indicator found: ''No indicator words — that's a giveaway it's a double definition or pure charade.
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Wordplay
Wordplay: Double definitionTwo definitions side by side, both pointing at the same answer.
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Definition
first definition: 'Lit up —' — The first definition is 'Lit up' — slang for drunk.The first definition is 'Lit up' — slang for drunk.
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Definition
second definition: 'as ceilings, perhaps?' — The second definition is 'as ceilings, perhaps?' — covered with plaster.The second definition is 'as ceilings, perhaps?' — covered with plaster.
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Assembly
PLASTERED = PLASTEREDBoth halves are independent definitions of the answer.