17 Across(3-3)
End of insect: illegally dispose of it (3-3)
Guardian Cryptic #30003 by Vulcan · View full puzzle

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Definition: "illegally dispose of it"
This is a charade - two separate parts are joined together to form the answer.
Look for a winged insect, then think about what you call the end or extremity of something. These two parts combine to give you a term for illegal dumping.
Answer: FLY-TIP | A FLY is an insect, and TIP is the end of something. Together they make FLY-TIP, meaning to illegally dispose of waste.
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