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[Daij]

I begrudge Henry wanting to kill coot. (5)

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HATER? Why?

 

Thanks in advance

 

[Neveracrossword]

H, Henry. After - Wanting(I'm after a pair of size 10 jeans, I'm wanting....,). Remove the F, kill Foot (not coot).Hater, I begrudge...

[Daij]

Thanks very much

 

[newmodarmy]

It's right but I'm still puzzled as to I begrudge becomes hater (rather than I am a hater)

[Neveracrossword]

NMA, yes, I too thought it was a slightly odd clue. I suppose it's OK, but only just. 'I banter' could lead to Joker, 'I hesitate' could lead to Ditherer and so on.