Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Assembly given by extremely saintly head (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Assembly". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is SYNOD. Explanation: SY (synonym="extreme letters of SaintlY") + NOD (synonym="head, which I find a tad oblique as I always interpret a nod as a movement of the head") = SYNOD; definition: "Assembly"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Assembly given by extremely saintly head (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SYNOD.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Assembly given by extremely saintly head (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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