Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crop sounds novel, some say (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Crop". The wordplay technique is a homophone (sounds like). The answer is EMMER. Explanation: Homophone (“some say” – possibly not all) of Emma (novel by Jane Austen). Emmer is a type of wheat (new to me)

Question 2

What is the answer to "Crop sounds novel, some say (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EMMER.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Crop sounds novel, some say (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a homophone (sounds like) as its wordplay technique.