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vix

30th November 2016, 18:35
Stuck on last clue and just can't work it out...
Time to get even with society? (5) T _ E _ S

Help appreciated, thank you
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elle

30th November 2016, 18:40
teens
t (imes) e'en s (ociety)
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andyc

30th November 2016, 18:40
t een s
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vix

30th November 2016, 18:50
Thank you, I can see how the answer has been parsed but don't get the whole definition?
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andyc

30th November 2016, 18:51
I think that most people have a go at society in their teens.:-)
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vix

30th November 2016, 18:56
Oh, yes it's just clicked, as in, your teens are the time you want to get even with society, so the whole clue is the definition. Thank you, it was really irritating me!
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andyc

30th November 2016, 19:05
That sort of clue is called an "&lit " see this link for further info:

http://bestforpuzzles.com/cryptic-crossword-tutorial/and-lit.html
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vix

30th November 2016, 21:11
Thanks, that was useful.
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