Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Characters in mountain hospital getting aid wrongly (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Characters". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ALPHABET. Explanation: ALP (abbreviation="mountain") + H (abbreviation="hospital") + ABET (synonym="aid") = ALPHABET; definition: "Characters"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Characters in mountain hospital getting aid wrongly (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ALPHABET.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Characters in mountain hospital getting aid wrongly (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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