Q: What type of wordplay is used in "Animals ground up, unknown number eaten (5)"?

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.

Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animals ground up, unknown number eaten (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Animals". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is LIONS. Explanation: N in SOIL<

Question 2

What is the answer to "Animals ground up, unknown number eaten (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LIONS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Animals ground up, unknown number eaten (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.