Bowls run all over the place, causing gradual rage (4,4)
I believe the answer is:
slow burn
'gradual rage' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'bowls run all over the place' is the wordplay.
'all over the place' indicates an anagram.
'bowls'+'run'='bowlsrun'
'bowlsrun' is an anagram of 'SLOW BURN'.
'causing' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for slow burn that I've seen is " Delayed but finally strong reaction".)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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