Staple two books together? (5)

From Times Cryptic 29548, 21D —

21D — Staple two books together? (5) — BREAD

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Staple'
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'books' → B
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'books' → READ
  • Assembly
    B + READ = BREAD

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