Used military drill on the day (9)

From Express Cryptic 20260612, 17A —

17A — Used military drill on the day (9) — EXERCISED

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Used' — The definition is the first word — as in exercised one's rights.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'military drill' → EXERCISE
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'day' → D
  • Assembly
    EXERCISE + D = EXERCISED

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