Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top player suffering reverse at first as leading man (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "leading man". The wordplay technique is a reversal. The answer is TSAR. Explanation: STAR [top player] with the first two letters reversed

Question 2

What is the answer to "Top player suffering reverse at first as leading man (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TSAR.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Top player suffering reverse at first as leading man (4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a reversal as its wordplay technique.