Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Figure identified admitting affair … (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Figure". The wordplay technique is charade, container. The answer is SEVENTEEN. Explanation: SEEN (synonym of "identified") + EVENT (synonym of "affair ...") [container: "admitting"]; definition: "Figure"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Figure identified admitting affair … (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SEVENTEEN.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Figure identified admitting affair … (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, container as its wordplay technique.