Telegram about father is efficient (7)
1A — Telegram about father is efficient (7) — CAPABLE
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Definition
Definition found: 'efficient' — The definition is the last word — competent.The definition is the last word — competent.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'about''about' tells you the outer word wraps around another piece.
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Operation
'about' signals a container operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'Telegram father'
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'Telegram' → CABLEA 'Telegram' sent overseas was a five-letter wire.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'father' → PAAn informal 'father' — two letters.
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Assembly
CABLE + PA = CA(PA)BLE