Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Books kept by suspect townie investigated (4,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "investigated". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is WENTINTO. Explanation: anagram of NT (synonym="New Testament, books") + TOWNIE (synonym="TOWNIE") = WENTINTO; definition: "investigated"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Books kept by suspect townie investigated (4,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is WENTINTO.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Books kept by suspect townie investigated (4,4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.