Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Elastic we gather, medium floury foodstuff (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "foodstuff". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is WHEATGERM. Explanation: anagram of WE (synonym="WE") + GATHER (synonym="GATHER") + M (synonym="elastic") = WHEATGERM; definition: "foodstuff"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Elastic we gather, medium floury foodstuff (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is WHEATGERM.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Elastic we gather, medium floury foodstuff (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.