Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cartoonist exposes female in shock (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Cartoonist". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is SCARFE. Explanation: SCAR (synonym="shock") + F (abbreviation="female") + E (first_letter="exposes") = SCARFE; definition: "Cartoonist"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cartoonist exposes female in shock (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SCARFE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Cartoonist exposes female in shock (6)"?

Accepted Answer

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