The first DIY operation is neat (4)
1A — The first DIY operation is neat (4) — TIDY
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Definition
Definition found: 'neat' — The last word is the definition.The last word is the definition.
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'first''first' is a steer to take the opening letter of a word.
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Operation
'first' signals a letter_selection operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'The'
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'operation'A word meaning a procedure can be a nudge to rearrange the letters before it.
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Operation
'operation' signals a anagram operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'DIY'
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Assembly
T + (DIY > IDY) = TIDY