Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be no longer in the lead? (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Be". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is EXIST. Explanation: EX (synonym="no longer") + IST (synonym="first – in the lead") = EXIST; definition: "Be"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Be no longer in the lead? (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EXIST.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Be no longer in the lead? (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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