Except that retribution is far from complete (3)
I believe the answer is:
but
'except that' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'retribution is far from complete' is the wordplay.
'BUT' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for but that I've seen before include "Nevertheless, on the other hand" , "Except; nevertheless" , "On the contrary" , "Save" , "Only; apart from" .)