Thrash although blameless? (3)
I believe the answer is:
lam
'thrash' is the definition.
(both can mean to hit)
'although blameless?' is the wordplay.
'LAM' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lam that I've seen before include "hurried flight" , "Flee hastily" , "Escape, get away" , "Thrash; (US) escape" , "Batter" .)