What envelops many in the dark close to moor (7)
19D — What envelops many in the dark close to moor (7) — NIGHTIE
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Definition
Definition found: 'What envelops many in the dark' — A cryptic clue has a plain definition at one end. Here a longer descriptive phrase paints a picture of what the answer does after dark.A cryptic clue has a plain definition at one end. Here a longer descriptive phrase paints a picture of what the answer does after dark.
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Wordplay
Wordplay: CharadeNo indicator words here — the parts just join end to end. That's a charade.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'close to' → NIGHRead the wordplay as a recipe — set down the first piece, then add the next on the end.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'moor' → TIEJoin the second piece directly onto the first and check it fits the crossings.
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Assembly
NIGH + TIE = NIGHTIE