Removes copies returned by judges (9)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31243, 11A

11A — Removes copies returned by judges (9) — SEPARATES

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Removes'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'returned'
  • Operation
    'returned' signals a reversal operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'copies'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'copies' → APES
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'judges' → RATES
  • Assembly
    (APES > SEPA) + RATES = SEPARATES

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