Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charlie possibly having been dumped by girl of no obvious distinction? (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "of no obvious distinction". The wordplay technique is a deletion. The answer is CLASSLESS. Explanation: C (synonym="Charlie – NATO alphabet") + LASS (synonym="LASS") + LESS (synonym="possibly having been dumped by girl") = CLASSLESS; definition: "of no obvious distinction?"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Charlie possibly having been dumped by girl of no obvious distinction? (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CLASSLESS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Charlie possibly having been dumped by girl of no obvious distinction? (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a deletion as its wordplay technique.