Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Baseball player's gear suitable for athletes (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Baseball". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is SHORTSTOP. Explanation: SHORTS (synonym="SHORTS") + TOP (synonym="TOP") = SHORTSTOP; definition: "Baseball player's"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Baseball player's gear suitable for athletes (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHORTSTOP.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Baseball player's gear suitable for athletes (9)"?

Accepted Answer

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