4 Across(6)
Silly positions must be rejected – I would (6)
Guardian Cryptic #30004 by Philistine · View full puzzle

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Definition: "Silly"
This is a charade - multiple word parts are joined together to form the answer. Look for words or phrases that can be transformed and then combined.
"Rejected" is a reversal indicator. Take "positions" (as a verb, meaning 'places' or 'puts'), reverse it, then add "I would" in its contracted form.
Answer: STUPID | "Positions" gives PUTS, which when "rejected" (reversed) becomes STUP. Add "I would" contracted as I'D to get STUP + I'D = STUPID.
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