Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Machine operator altered shift (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Machine operator". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ALTERED ("altered") [anagram: "shift"] = TREADLE; definition: "Machine operator" The answer is TREADLE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Machine operator altered shift (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TREADLE.