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chain
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chain
[cheyn] Show IPA
noun
1.
a series of objects connected one after the other, usually in the form of a series of metal rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting, or confining, or in various ornamental and decorative forms.
2.
Often, chains. something that binds or restrains; bond: the chain of timidity; the chains of loyalty.
3.
chains.
a.
shackles or fetters: to place a prisoner in chains.
b.
bondage; servitude: to live one's life in chains.
c.
Nautical . (in a sailing vessel) the area outboard at the foot of the shrouds of a mast: the customary position of the leadsman in taking soundings.
d.
tire chain.
4.
a series of things connected or following in succession: a chain of events.
5.
a range of mountains.

'broken' is anagram indicator - ends +a

Thanks to you both again and taking time to brwak ut down,i think i look at clues and panic a bit so my brain just switches of (not that it takes much haha) i get anagram ones and sometimes get answer and dont know how then go and break it down.I neef to buy cryptic crossword books or go online and practice and hopefully start to get more a bit easier.

stick with it smudgy, its worth it.

this is a good place to practice as it highlights the word in blue when it is correct.

a nice starter crossword free everyday. enjoy.

http://www.lovattscrosswords.co.uk/news/lovatts-online-puzzles/play-daily-cryptic-crossword-puzzle-online/

My last clue was 21a(4) daughter taking drink to valley
am i right with answer being dale ?

daughter is often D, then ALE for drink

Thanks shooty and chrise, i am going to look on that website and see how i get on guess practice makes perfect.Does anyone have address for easy and cryptic on sunday post i just took bit page out and someone else threw paper out ?