Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rose that needs cutting, heavens mother inspired! (6,3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Rose". The wordplay technique is a deletion. The answer is WHISKYMAC. Explanation: see here WHIC[h] [that, cut] round SKY [heavens] + MA [mother – for the second time]

Question 2

What is the answer to "Rose that needs cutting, heavens mother inspired! (6,3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is WHISKYMAC.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Rose that needs cutting, heavens mother inspired! (6,3)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a deletion as its wordplay technique.