Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A fault, ace — I go off for drink (4,2,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "drink". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is CAFEAULAIT. Explanation: anagram of AFAULTACEI ("A fault, ace - I") [anagram: "go"] = CAFEAULAIT; definition: "drink"

Question 2

What is the answer to "A fault, ace — I go off for drink (4,2,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CAFEAULAIT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "A fault, ace — I go off for drink (4,2,4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.