28 across
Moved
quickly
to
protect
place
when
stretched
(7)
Moved quickly to protect place when stretched (7)
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How the clue works
The definition is when stretched, meaning spread or splayed out. SPED (moved quickly) is wrapped around LAY (place, as in to lay something down), giving SP-LAY-ED.