Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Act as vicar maybe, providing church with a set of holy books (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Act as vicar maybe". The wordplay technique is anagram, charade. The answer is CHANT. Explanation: anagram of A ("a") + CH (synonym of "church") + NT (synonym of "set of holy books") = CHANT; definition: "Act as vicar maybe,"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Act as vicar maybe, providing church with a set of holy books (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CHANT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Act as vicar maybe, providing church with a set of holy books (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses anagram, charade as its wordplay technique.