Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dead end that is restricting motorway progress (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Dead end". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is IMPASSE. Explanation: IE (that is – id est) containing [restricting] M (motorway) + PASS (progress)

Question 2

What is the answer to "Dead end that is restricting motorway progress (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is IMPASSE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Dead end that is restricting motorway progress (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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