Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nearly trick chess champion, making exchanges (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "making exchanges". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is TRADING. Explanation: TRA (synonym="TRA") + DING (synonym="Liren, current chess champion") = TRADING; definition: "making exchanges"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Nearly trick chess champion, making exchanges (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TRADING.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Nearly trick chess champion, making exchanges (7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a charade (building blocks) as its wordplay technique.