Calculating type found in snakes and ladders? (5)
I believe the answer is:
adder
'calculating type' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'in snakes and ladders?' is the wordplay.
'ADDER' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.
'found' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for adder that I've seen before include "Mathematical reptile" , "Reptilian" , "British snake; summer" , "1 of 21 [SNAKES]" , "exhibit in the reptile house" .)