Mad count ran left in darkness (9)

From Express Cryptic 20260611, 11A —

11A — Mad count ran left in darkness (9) — NOCTURNAL

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'in darkness' — The definition is the last two words — describing creatures active at night.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'Mad'
  • Operation
    'Mad' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'count ran left'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'left' → L
  • Assembly
    COUNTRAN + L > COUNTRANL = NOCTURNAL

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