“Skill needed in firm” — good criticism by the female who makes plans? (12)

From Times Cryptic 29541, 14A —

14A — “Skill needed in firm” — good criticism by the female who makes plans? (12)CARTOGRAPHER

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'who makes plans?'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'in'
  • Operation
    'in' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: '“Skill needed firm”'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: '“Skill needed' → ART
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'firm”' → CO
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'good' → G
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'criticism' → RAP
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'female' → HER
  • Assembly
    (ART + CO > C(ART)O) + G + RAP + HER = CARTOGRAPHER

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