Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Capital fellow taking on jerk like Lothario? (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "like Lothario?". The wordplay technique is a hidden word. The answer is ROMANTIC. Explanation: ROMAN (synonym="one who lives in Rome, a capital city") + TIC (synonym="jerk") = ROMANTIC; definition: "like Lothario?"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Capital fellow taking on jerk like Lothario? (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ROMANTIC.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Capital fellow taking on jerk like Lothario? (8)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a hidden word as its wordplay technique.