Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A poor innings by chap lacking a partner (1,6,3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "chap lacking a partner". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ASINGLEMAN. Explanation: A SINGLE (which would be a poor innings in cricket) + MAN (chap). Chap seems to be doing double duty here

Question 2

What is the answer to "A poor innings by chap lacking a partner (1,6,3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ASINGLEMAN.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "A poor innings by chap lacking a partner (1,6,3)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a charade (building blocks) as its wordplay technique.