Crossword Genius

Many a test is ethical (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

moral

'ethical' is the definition.
('moral' can be a synonym of 'ethical')

'many a test' is the wordplay.
'many' becomes 'm' (**).
'a test' becomes 'oral' (oral is a kind of test).
'm'+'oral'='MORAL'

'is' is the link.

(Other definitions for moral that I've seen before include "Pertaining to right and wrong conduct" , "Lesson offered by story" , "ethical principle" , "Righteous" , "Lesson of a fable" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app