Sharpness had effect splitting very fine line (8)

From Times Cryptic 29463, 20A

20A — Sharpness had effect splitting very fine line (8) — ACERBITY

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Sharpness' — A formal word for bitterness or harshness of manner
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'splitting'
  • Operation
    'splitting' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'had effect very fine line'
  • Assembly
    ACERY + BIT = ACER(BIT)Y

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