Ring banker, day after having painful skin problem (9)
17D — Ring banker, day after having painful skin problem (9) — CALLOUSED
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Definition
Definition found: 'having painful skin problem' — The definition is the last four words.The definition is the last four words.
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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: 'Ring' → CALLThe phone word first.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'banker,' → OUSENot $'s, rivers have banks
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Abbreviation
Abbreviations spotted: 'day' → DThe day's letter brings up the rear.
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Assembly
CALL + OUSE + D = CALLOUSED