Speaking about pens only half working (9)

7D — Speaking about pens only half working (9) — OPERATING

• Definition
  Definition found: 'working'
• Indicator
  Indicator found: 'only half working'
• Operation
  'only half working' signals a letter_selection operation
• Fodder
  Fodder: 'pens'
• Indicator
  Indicator found: 'about' Show hint
• Operation
  'about' signals a container operation
• Fodder
  Fodder: 'Speaking pens'
• Synonym
  Synonyms spotted: 'Speaking' → ORATING
• Assembly
  ORATING + PE = OPERATING

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