Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Capital has to be banked in US city (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "city". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is LHASA. Explanation: HAS (synonym="HAS") in LA (synonym="Los Angeles") = LHASA; definition: "Capital"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Capital has to be banked in US city (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LHASA.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Capital has to be banked in US city (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.