Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Profitable vital cure is synthesised (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Profitable". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is LUCRATIVE. Explanation: anagram of VITALCURE ("vital cure") [anagram: "is synthesised"] = LUCRATIVE; definition: "Profitable"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Profitable vital cure is synthesised (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LUCRATIVE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Profitable vital cure is synthesised (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.