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7d old prior to deputise for prelate taking tips 3 E?E
25a confession from one putting hands round model 5
I?E?L ideal?
thanks-explanations please

[Infomaniac]

25a I + deal as in dealing a pack of cards, viz. putting hands around.

[Infomaniac]

7d Would think "ere", which is an old way to say before, or prior.

[Mampara]

Infomaniac could you please explain how ERE fits the rest of the clue?

[tommy.toon]

7D tips of deputisE foR prelatE = ERE

[Mampara]

Thanks.

[Infomaniac]

I knew someone would ask me this. The only thing I can think of is revEREnd, which is a prelate minus the ends. I see that "eve" is also a possibility, but I think "ere" fits better with "old prior"

[Infomaniac]

Thanks also to Tommy for the explanation.