Latest figures include returned contributions (5)
I believe the answer is:
gifts
'contributions' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?
'latest figures include returned' is the wordplay.
'include' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'returned' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'stfig' is hidden within 'latest figures'.
'stfig' in reverse letter order is 'GIFTS'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for gifts that I've seen before include "Donations" , "Offerings" , "Presents or natural talents" , "Attributes" .)
