Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tried playing record earlier? Rubbish! (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Tried". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is DISCREDIT. Explanation: anagram/"playing" of (tried)*; with DISC="record" in front/"earlier"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Tried playing record earlier? Rubbish! (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DISCREDIT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Tried playing record earlier? Rubbish! (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.