Telegram about father is efficient (7)

From Express Cryptic 20260610, 1A —

1A — Telegram about father is efficient (7)CAPABLE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'efficient' — The definition is the last word — competent.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'about'
  • Operation
    'about' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Telegram father'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Telegram' → CABLE
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'father' → PA
  • Assembly
    CABLE + PA = CA(PA)BLE

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