Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Russian revolutionary manipulating his votes by lying at first (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Russian revolutionary". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is BOLSHEVIST. Explanation: Anagram [manipulating] HIS VOTES + B{y} + L{ying} [at first]

Question 2

What is the answer to "Russian revolutionary manipulating his votes by lying at first (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BOLSHEVIST.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Russian revolutionary manipulating his votes by lying at first (10)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.