Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criminal alleges European is talk of bar (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "talk of bar". The wordplay technique is anagram, charade. The answer is LEGALESE. Explanation: anagram of ALLEGES ("alleges") + E (abbreviation of "European") [anagram: "Criminal"] = LEGALESE; definition: "talk of bar"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Criminal alleges European is talk of bar (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LEGALESE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Criminal alleges European is talk of bar (8)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses anagram, charade as its wordplay technique.