Reels and ducks around wine store (7)
I believe the answer is:
bobbins
'reels' is the definition.
('bobbin' can be a synonym of 'reel')
'ducks around wine store' is the wordplay.
'ducks' becomes 'bobs' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'around' indicates putting letters inside.
'wine store' becomes 'bin' (stand for storing wine bottles).
'bobs' going around 'bin' is 'BOBBINS'.
'and' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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