Crossword Genius

Turn down goal after review that’s extended (4-5-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

long-drawn-out

'extended' is the definition.
('long-drawn-out' can be a synonym of 'extended')

'turn down goal after review' is the subsidiary indication.
'after' says to put letters next to each other.
'review' indicates anagramming the letters.
'turn'+'down'+'goal'='turndowngoal'
'turndowngoal' is an anagram of 'longdrawnout'.

'thats' is the link.

(Other definitions for long-drawn-out that I've seen before include "Unduly protracted" , "Unduly extended" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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