Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Freed after treatment put back (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Freed". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is DEFER. Explanation: anagram of FREED ("Freed") [anagram: "after"] = DEFER; definition: "put back"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Freed after treatment put back (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DEFER.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Freed after treatment put back (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.