Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hesitated, topless, getting changed (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "changed". The wordplay technique is charade, deletion. The answer is ALTERED. Explanation: FALTERED (synonym of "Hesitated,") [beheading: "topless,"]; definition: "changed"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Hesitated, topless, getting changed (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ALTERED.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Hesitated, topless, getting changed (7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, deletion as its wordplay technique.