Lose out, however, in country (7)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 3373, 6D

6D — Lose out, however, in country (7)LESOTHO

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'country' — The straight definition is the last word.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'out,'
  • Operation
    'out,' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Lose'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'however,' → THO
  • Assembly
    (LOSE > LESO) + THO = LESOTHO

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