Trophy has finished in whitewash (5-2)

From Express Cryptic 20260608, 5D —

5D — Trophy has finished in whitewash (5-2)COVER-UP

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'whitewash' — The last word is the definition.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'in'
  • Operation
    'in' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Trophy finished'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Trophy' → CUP
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'finished' → OVER
  • Assembly
    CUP + OVER = C(OVER)UP

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