Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Devastating outbreak involving strange pains and bizarre flush (7,3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Devastating outbreak". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is SPANISHFLU. Explanation: anagram of PAINS + FLUSH = SPANISHFLU; definition: "Devastating outbreak"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Devastating outbreak involving strange pains and bizarre flush (7,3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SPANISHFLU.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Devastating outbreak involving strange pains and bizarre flush (7,3)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.