Write uninspiring incomplete ending for literary work (10)

From Times Cryptic 29534, 17A —

17A — Write uninspiring incomplete ending for literary work (10) — PENTAMETER

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'literary work' — A pentameter is a rhythmic pattern used in a literary work or poetry.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'incomplete'
  • Operation
    'incomplete' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'ending'
  • Assembly
    PEN + TAME + (TERM - M > TER) = PENTAMETER

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