When out have order picked up by neighbours? (9)
I believe the answer is:
overheard
'picked up by neighbours?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'when out have order' is the wordplay.
'when out' indicates anagramming the letters (out can mean incorrect or inaccurate).
'have'+'order'='haveorder'
'haveorder' anagrammed gives 'OVERHEARD'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for overheard that I've seen before include "Head rover (anag) - listened to secretly" , "Eavesdropped on (a conversation)" , "Accidentally caught" .)