One given lines by head for disorder (7)
26A — One given lines by head for disorder (7) — ILLNESS
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Definition
Definition found: 'disorder' — A straight synonym for the answer sits at one end of the clue — which single word simply means the answer?A straight synonym for the answer sits at one end of the clue — which single word simply means the answer?
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Wordplay
Wordplay: CharadeNo indicator words here — the parts just join end to end. That's a charade.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'One' → IRead the clue as a recipe and join the pieces left to right — start with the number.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'lines' → LLA single line is L, so two lines give you a pair.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'head' → NESSA headland — a head of land reaching into the sea — supplies the closing letters.
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Assembly
I + LL + NESS = ILLNESS