Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Showing signs of distress with a straitened bent (11)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Showing signs". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is TEARSTAINED. Explanation: anagram of A + STRAITENED = TEARSTAINED; definition: "Showing signs"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Showing signs of distress with a straitened bent (11)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TEARSTAINED.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Showing signs of distress with a straitened bent (11)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.