It’s very topical.

PCR

 

Edited to say: loved the clue!

Yes! (And thank you - I’m glad you enjoyed the clue.)

 

 

 

Such testing times! Utter piddle looking to be right, now. (3)

 

DEFINITION

   Such testing times! [indirect definition/cryptic definition] PCR

WORDPLAY

   Utter [indicator:homophone]
      piddle= pee, sounds like P

      looking= see, sounds like C

      to be right now= are, sounds like R

           P+C+R = PCR

 

And it’s over to you.

 

 

Thanks countess.

 

Befuddled acrobat carries the condemned.

( 1 word, 7 letters )

Abactor

Great answer nfs, but sorry, not this time.

Tumbrel

Yes countess, tumbrel.

 

Befuddled acrobat carries the condemned.

( 1 word, 7 letters )

 

befuddled - indicator of anagram

another word for acrobat is tumbler, so anagram of tumbler

tumbrel - a cart that was used to convey prisoners to the guillotine

 

Over to you.

Thank you.

 

 

 

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