Terrier is able to grab bird essentially (5)
17A — Terrier is able to grab bird essentially (5) — CAIRN
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Definition
Definition found: 'Terrier' — The definition is the first word — a small Scottish breed.The definition is the first word — a small Scottish breed.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'grab''grab' — one piece takes hold of the other, wrapping round it.
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Operation
'grab' signals a container operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'is able bird'
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'essentially''essentially' points to the heart of the word — its middle letters.
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Operation
'essentially' signals a letter_selection operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'bird'
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'is able' → CANThe 'is able' word forms the outer shell.
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Assembly
CAN + IR = CA(IR)N