Cryptic clue

A cryptic clue (or really a cryptic crossword as a whole) differs from a simple (or even obscure) definition of the entry or answer by including 'wordplay' which is supposed to help the solver find the correct result. The separation between the 'definition' part of the clue and the 'wordplay' may be made obvious or difficult depending on the overall level of the crossword or the taste of the compiler.