Nerve of elite military force (4)
I believe the answer is:
sass
'nerve' is the definition.
(both can mean cheekiness)
'elite military force' is the wordplay.
'elite military' becomes 'SAS' (Special Air Service in UK army).
'force' becomes 's' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'sas'+'s'='SASS'
'of' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for sass that I've seen is " Cheek".)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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