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In the following example, can anyone tell me what the abbreviation 'DBE' stands for? I've seen it crop up on numerous threads but can never work out what it means.

Sticking out for the potato insect? (11)
The answer is PROTUBERANT, and 'potato' is the DBE.

in this case it's
pro tuber ant - not dbe.

I understand how the clue works, but I've no idea why the "TUBER" is a "DBE".

...but what is a "dbe", trevor?

...actually, i don't see 'DBE' in the clue or answer?

sorry!
debranching enzyme?

definition by example ?

That seems (distressingly) sensible, jazzy.

....though I haven't ever come across that abbreviation.

http://tony-sever.livejournal.com/399385.html.

it is mentioned here