Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Had to care after manipulating figures (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "figures". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is OCTAHEDRA. Explanation: anagram of HAD + TO + CARE = OCTAHEDRA; definition: "figures"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Had to care after manipulating figures (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OCTAHEDRA.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Had to care after manipulating figures (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.