Robot with gold fruit back from kitchen (9)

From Times Cryptic 29569, 14D —

14D — Robot with gold fruit back from kitchen (9)AUTOMATON

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Robot' — A machine that moves on its own — a mechanical figure.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'back from'
  • Operation
    'back from' signals a letter_selection operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'kitchen'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'gold' → AU
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'fruit' → TOMATO
  • Assembly
    AU + TOMATO + N = AUTOMATON

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