Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coming on, tries to be inventive (2,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Coming". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is INSTORE. Explanation: anagram of ON, + TRIES = INSTORE; definition: "Coming"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Coming on, tries to be inventive (2,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is INSTORE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Coming on, tries to be inventive (2,5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.