Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stone provides a barrier (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Stone". The wordplay technique is anagram, charade. The answer is AGATE. Explanation: anagram of A ("a") + GATE (synonym of "barrier") [anagram: "provides"] = AGATE; definition: "Stone"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Stone provides a barrier (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AGATE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Stone provides a barrier (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses anagram, charade as its wordplay technique.