DT Cryptic Crossword - Monday

Where goats go to escape
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Hi puzzlers. Hope didn't get too bogged down by the Jumbo. Bit nippy here but at least dry. 1A
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Good morning and thanks, Globus. Cold and wet afternoon, here.

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Hi FK. Nothing much to frighten the horses (as is usual for the Monday offering). 1D
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BLOW HOT AND COLD
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ONLY TWO CAN PLAY
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IN A STATE OF FLUX
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BY THE SAME TOKEN
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Help! Is 26A
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And if it is, what on earth is the parsing? I’m baffled by this.
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FujiKiwi wrote: Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:35 am Help! Is 26A
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And if it is, what on earth is the parsing? I’m baffled by this.
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Leads initial is L. You then have approach = ATTITUDE then remove the T. The result is play.
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Globus wrote: Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:38 am
FujiKiwi wrote: Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:35 am Help! Is 26A
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And if it is, what on earth is the parsing? I’m baffled by this.
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Leads initial is L. You then have approach = ATTITUDE then remove the T. The result is play.
OK. Thanks.
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INTRO
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