Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beyond compare, I could be no plainer (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Beyond compare,". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is NONPAREIL. Explanation: anagram of NO + PLAINER = NONPAREIL; definition: "Beyond compare,"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Beyond compare, I could be no plainer (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NONPAREIL.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Beyond compare, I could be no plainer (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.