Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "City has a key assistant (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "City". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ADELAIDE. Explanation: A (abbreviation="a") + DEL (synonym="key") + AIDE (synonym="assistant") = ADELAIDE; definition: "City"

Question 2

What is the answer to "City has a key assistant (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ADELAIDE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "City has a key assistant (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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