Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old fighter somewhat exhilaratingly knocked back (3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Old fighter". The wordplay technique is a hidden word. The answer is ALI. Explanation: Backwards hidden in [exh]ILA[raingly].

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old fighter somewhat exhilaratingly knocked back (3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ALI.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Old fighter somewhat exhilaratingly knocked back (3)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a hidden word as its wordplay technique.