Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chips, some say, go in after fish (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Chips, some say,". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is CARPENTER. Explanation: CARP (synonym="fish") + ENTER (synonym="go in") = CARPENTER; definition: "Chips, some say,"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Chips, some say, go in after fish (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CARPENTER.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Chips, some say, go in after fish (9)"?

Accepted Answer

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