Old hat worn by one very reluctant to get involved (7)

From Times Cryptic 29538, 2D —

2D — Old hat worn by one very reluctant to get involved (7)PASSIVE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'reluctant to get involved'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'worn by'
  • Operation
    'worn by' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Old hat one very'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'one' → I
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'very' → V
  • Assembly
    PASSE + IV = PASS(IV)E

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