Silly notice rejected by paper (4)
1A — Silly notice rejected by paper (4) — DAFT
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Definition
Definition found: 'Silly' — The very first word often gives the straight definition.The very first word often gives the straight definition.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'rejected''rejected' in an across clue is a steer to read the letters backwards.
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Operation
'rejected' signals a reversal operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'notice'
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Abbreviation
Abbreviations spotted: 'notice' → ADStart from the word for a notice, before it's turned around.
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Abbreviation
Abbreviations spotted: 'paper' → FTThen add the paper on the end.
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Assembly
(AD > DA) + FT = DAFT