Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Word for word wickedly retail lie that is banned (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Word for word". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is LITERAL. Explanation: Anagram of RETAIL L[ie].

Question 2

What is the answer to "Word for word wickedly retail lie that is banned (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LITERAL.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Word for word wickedly retail lie that is banned (7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.