Vessel in plan, the first to “set sail” (5)

From Times Cryptic 29573, 26A —

26A — Vessel in plan, the first to “set sail” (5) — KETCH

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Vessel' — The first word names a small two-masted boat.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'the first to “set sail”'
  • Operation
    'the first to “set sail”' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'plan,'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'plan,' → SKETCH
  • Assembly
    SKETCH - S = KETCH

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