Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Advocates publishing this, providing a surprising result (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "result". The wordplay technique is hidden reversed. The answer is UPSET. Explanation: hidden reversed in "Advocates publishing"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Advocates publishing this, providing a surprising result (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is UPSET.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Advocates publishing this, providing a surprising result (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses hidden reversed as its wordplay technique.