Weapon in the way that aegis deflected (7)

From Express Cryptic 20260524, 13A —

13A — Weapon in the way that aegis deflected (7)ASSEGAI

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Weapon' — An African spear
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'deflected'
  • Operation
    'deflected' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'in the way aegis'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'in the way' → AS
  • Assembly
    AS > ASAEGIS = ASSEGAI

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