Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cover in outbuilding not quite retaining warmth (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Cover". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is SHEATHE. Explanation: S (synonym="HEAT") + HEAT (synonym="HEAT") + HE (synonym="HEAT") = SHEATHE; definition: "Cover"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cover in outbuilding not quite retaining warmth (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHEATHE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Cover in outbuilding not quite retaining warmth (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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