Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carefree? Not exactly, and note reflected that (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Carefree". The wordplay technique is a reversal. The answer is HALCYON. Explanation: HALC (synonym="HALC") + YON (synonym="dialect word for “that”.") = HALCYON; definition: "Carefree?"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Carefree? Not exactly, and note reflected that (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HALCYON.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Carefree? Not exactly, and note reflected that (7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a reversal as its wordplay technique.