Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "25's not PM after leading close run election (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay technique is a deletion. The answer is CREAM. Explanation: C[lose] R[un] E[lection] + A.M. (which is not P.M.)

Question 2

What is the answer to "25's not PM after leading close run election (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CREAM.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "25's not PM after leading close run election (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a deletion as its wordplay technique.