TODAY’S TRICKS Clues begin or end with a definition of the answer. The rest is one of these:
ANAGRAM - An anagram of the answer and a hint that there’s an anagram ‘Senator arranged crime (7)’ gives Treason
CHARADE - Combination of synonyms/abbrevs ‘Qualify to get drink for ID (8)’ gives Passport (pass + port)
ACROSTIC - The first letters of the answer ‘Initially get a good joke (3)’ gives Gag
HIDDEN WORD - Answer is hidden in the clue’s words ‘Some have altered meat (4)’ gives Veal