Lovatts Puzzle Collection - Giant Cryptic 53

That T must be wrong, because the answer is "ENDS".

LEON'S DISK

Hi Contrex

That makes sense It is more than likely the T is wrong. The clue that runs through it is

Used to be thoughtful, dear (9) E ? P ? ? ? I V E

regards
saphi

You need to get with the cryptic mind set! In a cryptic crossword, the answer is usually buried in the clue.

Used to be..... EX

thoughtful..... PENSIVE

confirmation:

dear...... EXPENSIVE

Thanks

I had worked that out.

regards
saphi