Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A judge unknown to imprison a one-time war hero (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "one-time war hero". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is AJAX. Explanation: A, J (judge) + X (unknown) containing [to imprison] A. Also known as ‘the foaming cleanser’.

Question 2

What is the answer to "A judge unknown to imprison a one-time war hero (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AJAX.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "A judge unknown to imprison a one-time war hero (4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.