Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Varied the City football team, after first half's reversal (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Varied". The wordplay technique is a reversal. The answer is ECLECTIC. Explanation: EC (synonym="Eastern Central postcode area") + CEL (reversal="CEL") + TIC (synonym="football team") = ECLECTIC; definition: "Varied"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Varied the City football team, after first half's reversal (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ECLECTIC.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Varied the City football team, after first half's reversal (8)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a reversal as its wordplay technique.