Guardian 28883

[dnairb]

Those such as eyes left in the sack? (8,6)
I have: ?A?C?I?G ?R?E?S
(Marching orders??)
A hint would be appreciated.

[Lie-in King]

You have it - double definition, "such as eyes left" & "the sack"

[TheWinner]

yes

[dnairb]

Thank you.
As is often the case I get an answer and then I try to work out why. In this case I couldn't.