Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Right back providing extremely loose play (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "play". The wordplay uses a reversal. TR (synonym="TR") + IF (synonym="‘providing’") + LE (synonym="‘extremely L oos E ‘") = TRIFLE; definition: "play" The answer is TRIFLE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Right back providing extremely loose play (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TRIFLE.