Lose out, however, in country (7)
6D — Lose out, however, in country (7) — LESOTHO
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Definition
Definition found: 'country' — The straight definition is the last word.The straight definition is the last word.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'out,'A word meaning 'astray' nudges you to rearrange the letters before it.
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Operation
'out,' signals a anagram operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'Lose'
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'however,' → THOThen add the clipped 'though' on the end.
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Assembly
(LOSE > LESO) + THO = LESOTHO