Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Board showing pasty as lacking in taste (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Board". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is PALETTE. Explanation: PALE (pasty) + T[as]TE

Question 2

What is the answer to "Board showing pasty as lacking in taste (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PALETTE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Board showing pasty as lacking in taste (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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