One needed to leave by gate coming from the embassy (4,4)
I believe the answer is:
exit visa
'gate coming from the embassy' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'one needed to leave' is the wordplay.
'one needed' becomes 'visa' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'to' says to put letters next to each other (I've seen this in other clues).
'leave' becomes 'exit' ('exit' can be a synonym of 'leave').
'visa' after 'exit' is 'EXIT VISA'.
'by' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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