Not once advancing rook is daring (5)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31270, 25A

25A — Not once advancing rook is daring (5) — NERVE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'daring' — The last word means boldness or audacity.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'advancing rook'
  • Operation
    'advancing rook' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Not once'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Not once' → NEVER
  • Assembly
    NEVER = NERVE

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