Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A tense trial witness (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "witness". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ATTEST. Explanation: A (abbreviation of "A") + T (synonym of "tense") + TEST (synonym of "trial"); definition: "witness"

Question 2

What is the answer to "A tense trial witness (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ATTEST.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "A tense trial witness (6)"?

Accepted Answer

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