Loftiness relative regretted, on reflection (8)
12A — Loftiness relative regretted, on reflection (8) — GRANDEUR
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Definition
Definition found: 'Loftiness' — The definition is the first word — magnificence or splendour.The definition is the first word — magnificence or splendour.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'on reflection''on reflection' is a mirror — the word before it is read backwards.
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Operation
'on reflection' signals a reversal operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'regretted,'
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'relative' → GRANThe relative's pet name opens the answer.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'regretted,' → RUEDA past-tense word for 'was sorry'.
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Assembly
GRAN + (RUED > DEUR) = GRANDEUR