Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Compound legislature headed by a Republican (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Compound". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is ARSENATE. Explanation: A R + SENATE – a compound containing Arsenic in a particular configuration (cf Sulphate, Carbonate)

Question 2

What is the answer to "Compound legislature headed by a Republican (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ARSENATE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Compound legislature headed by a Republican (8)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.