Smooth group of stars welcoming most of the spectators (6)

From Times Cryptic 29541, 28A —

28A — Smooth group of stars welcoming most of the spectators (6)LEGATO

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Smooth' — To sing notes smoothly and evenly
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'most of'
  • Operation
    'most of' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'spectators'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'welcoming'
  • Operation
    'welcoming' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'group of stars spectators'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'group of stars' → LEO
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'spectators' → GATE
  • Assembly
    LEO + (GATE - E > GAT) = LE(GAT)O

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