Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "About to get a new house (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "house". The wordplay technique is anagram, charade. The answer is COTTAGE. Explanation: anagram of TOGETA ("to get a") [anagram: "new"] + C (abbreviation of "About") = COTTAGE; definition: "house"

Question 2

What is the answer to "About to get a new house (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is COTTAGE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "About to get a new house (7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses anagram, charade as its wordplay technique.