Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "British priest beginning to explain following faith (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "faith". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is BELIEF. Explanation: B (abbreviation="British") + ELI (abbreviation="priest") + E (first_letter="explain") + F (abbreviation="following") = BELIEF; definition: "faith"

Question 2

What is the answer to "British priest beginning to explain following faith (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BELIEF.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "British priest beginning to explain following faith (6)"?

Accepted Answer

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