Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Holding back, made one be carried gently (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "carried gently". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is WAFTED. Explanation: AFT (synonym="back") in WED (synonym="made one") = WAFTED; definition: "carried gently"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Holding back, made one be carried gently (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is WAFTED.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Holding back, made one be carried gently (6)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.