Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bow of sailing boat in outline (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "outline". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is SKETCH. Explanation: S (first_letter="sailing") + KETCH (synonym="boat") = SKETCH; definition: "outline"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Bow of sailing boat in outline (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SKETCH.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Bow of sailing boat in outline (6)"?

Accepted Answer

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