Clear word for ‘idiots’ turning up in dictionary (8)
I believe the answer is:
distinct
'clear word' is the definition.
'distinct' can be an answer for 'clear' (I've seen this before). I'm unsure of the 'word' bit.
'idiots turning up in dictionary' is the wordplay.
'idiots' becomes 'nits' (nit can mean a stupid person).
'turning up' is a reversal indicator.
'in' is an insertion indicator.
'dictionary' becomes 'dict'.
'nits' back-to-front is 'stin'.
'stin' put into 'dict' is 'DISTINCT'.
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for distinct that I've seen before include "Readily distinguishable" , "Clearly outlined and easy to see" , "Definite or different in kind" , "easily recognisable" , "Quite clear and defined" .)