Entered, as data

FEDIN

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue **\"Entered, as data\"** with the answer **\"FEDIN\"**:\n\n*\"Think of how you might supply information to a computer—past tense, plus a common preposition.\"*\n\nThis hint guides the solver toward the idea of \"feeding\" data (past tense: \"fed\") and the preposition \"in,\" without directly giving away the answer. It’s easier than the original clue but still requires some wordplay to connect the dots."]

The clue **"Entered, as data"** leads to the answer **"FEDIN"** through the following wordplay: - **"Entered"** suggests inserting or inputting something. - **"As data"** hints at a computer or digital context, where data is often "fed" into a system. - **"FED"** is a common abbreviation for "fed" (past tense of "feed"), meaning to input or supply data. - **"IN"** is a preposition meaning "into" or "within," reinforcing the idea of entering. Combining these, **"FEDIN"** cleverly represents the action of feeding data into a system, making it a fitting answer to the clue. The wordplay relies on both the literal meaning of "fed" and the preposition "in" to convey the concept of data entry.