Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Character lacking tolerance from great books (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "great books". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is BIGOT. Explanation: BIG (synonym of "great") + OT (synonym of "books"); definition: "Character lacking tolerance"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Character lacking tolerance from great books (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BIGOT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Character lacking tolerance from great books (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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