Crossword Genius

Telegram: TAXI LEFT HALFWAY THROUGH (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cable

'telegram' is the definition.
(cable is a kind of telegram)

'taxi left halfway through' is the wordplay.
'taxi' becomes 'cab' (synonyms).
'left' becomes 'fled' (fleeing is a kind of leaving).
'halfway through' means to look at the middle letters.
The middle of 'fled' is 'le'.
'cab'+'le'='CABLE'

(Other definitions for cable that I've seen before include "Strong suspension bridge made of wire" , "Communication - wire - 200 yards in length" , "Naut. length; transmit" , "Liberal Democrat" , "Heavy chain or rope" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.