Positions on matters of state held by back benches (7)

From Express Cryptic 20260524, 18D —

18D — Positions on matters of state held by back benches (7)STANCES

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Positions' — The definition of the answer is 'Positions'.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'state'
  • Operation
    'state' signals a homophone operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'back'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'back' → SECOND
  • Assembly
    SECOND = STANCES

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