Slice from Nicklaus unexpectedly returning par (5)
I believe the answer is:
usual
'slice from nicklaus unexpectedly returning par' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'slice from nicklaus unexpectedly returning' is the wordplay.
'slice' says the answer is hidden in the clue (I've seen 'slice of' mean this).
'returning' says the letters should be written backwards.
'lausu' is hidden in the letters of 'from nicklaus unexpectedly'.
'lausu' in reverse letter order is 'USUAL'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for usual that I've seen before include "Customary - customary drink" , "Drink repeatedly taken" , "familiar" , "Standard" , "Ordinary" .)