Returning star: Bristol runner? (4)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31241, 1A

1A — Returning star: Bristol runner? (4)AVON

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Bristol runner?' — A runner is a river, so we are looking for a river that runs through Bristol.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'Returning'
  • Operation
    'Returning' signals a reversal operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'star:'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'star:' → NOVA
  • Assembly
    NOVA = AVON

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