What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unsettled Irish cannot leave: hard to evade conscription! (8,7)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Unsettled Irish cannot leave: hard to evade conscription! (8,7)"?

The answer is NATIONAL SERVICE.

Unsettled Irish cannot leave: hard to evade conscription! (8,7)

Times Cryptic #29044 | 10 Across | 2024-10-10

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anagram of IRISH,CANNOT,LEAVE minus H(hard)

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