Small lass with pert bust lacking obvious support (9)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31270, 10A

10A — Small lass with pert bust lacking obvious support (9) — STRAPLESS

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'lacking obvious support' — The closing phrase describes a dress with no visible straps.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'bust'
  • Operation
    'bust' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Small lass pert'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'Small' → S
  • Assembly
    S + LASS + PERT > SLASSPERT = STRAPLESS

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