Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Legal defence, some fib I later retracted (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Legal defence". The wordplay technique is a hidden word. The answer is ALIBI. Explanation: Hidden reversed in "legal defence, some fIB I LAter retracted"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Legal defence, some fib I later retracted (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ALIBI.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Legal defence, some fib I later retracted (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a hidden word as its wordplay technique.