Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A pound off, pack with egg and pastry (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "pastry". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is FILO. Explanation: FIL (synonym="FIL") + O (synonym="O") = FILO; definition: "pastry"

Question 2

What is the answer to "A pound off, pack with egg and pastry (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is FILO.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "A pound off, pack with egg and pastry (4)"?

Accepted Answer

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