Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Creative wake, say, to see off leader (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "leader". The wordplay technique is a deletion. The answer is ARTY. Explanation: ARTY (deletion) = ARTY; definition: "Creative"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Creative wake, say, to see off leader (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ARTY.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Creative wake, say, to see off leader (4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a deletion as its wordplay technique.