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TootToot | 13:32 Tue 10th Sep 2019 | Crosswords
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Can anyone enlighten me as to why the answer for "Protect Receiver" in a cryptic crossword is "Fence"
Any help would be appreciated. I can't figure out why it is that. Is it something to do with the sport of fencing or American football of something?
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Double definition - fence (around; protect) & a receiver (of stolen goods)
A double definition - to protect and to receive stolen stolen goods
Double meaning -a fence protects, and a fence is a receiver of stolen goods.
Metro?
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Thank you everyone and yes, it is a clue from the Metro paper.
Did it this AM :-)

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