Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dumpy one's in trouble for creating new identity (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Dumpy". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is PSEUDONYM. Explanation: anagram of DUMPYONES ("Dumpy one's") [anagram: "trouble"] = PSEUDONYM; definition: "new identity"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Dumpy one's in trouble for creating new identity (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PSEUDONYM.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Dumpy one's in trouble for creating new identity (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.