Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Could be a rise — ta, God  …  or words to that effect (3,7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "words to that effect". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is DEOGRATIAS. Explanation: anagram of ARISETAGOD ("a rise - ta, God ...") [anagram: "Could"] = DEOGRATIAS; definition: "words to that effect"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Could be a rise — ta, God  …  or words to that effect (3,7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DEOGRATIAS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Could be a rise — ta, God  …  or words to that effect (3,7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.