War god is brave, though no leader (4)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 3371, 25A

25A — War god is brave, though no leader (4) — ARES

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'War god'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'no leader'
  • Operation
    'no leader' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'is brave,'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'is brave,' → DARES
  • Assembly
    DARES - D = ARES

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