Back on books, first to last, new and old (2-7)
I believe the answer is:
re-engaged
'back on books first' is the definition.
The definition suggests an adjective which matches the answer.
'last new and old' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'new' could be 'n' (common abbreviation eg NT for New Testament) and 'n' is found in the answer.
'old' could be 'aged' (similar in meaning) and 'aged' is located in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'to' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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