A clue? But we've hardly got started.
Oh, OK then - if you insist.
No. It's part of the cryptic element. In true cryptic clue style, my literal elements are always at the beginning or end of a clue.
There we are. Two for the price of one.
By the way, Nilp. Do your alter egos have PTs too?
(Congratulations, by the way - nice choice.
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