Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Diarist's manner not extremely honest (4,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Diarist". The wordplay technique is a deletion. The answer is ANNEFRANK. Explanation: ANNE (synonym="ANNE") + FRANK (synonym="honest") = ANNEFRANK; definition: "Diarist's"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Diarist's manner not extremely honest (4,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ANNEFRANK.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Diarist's manner not extremely honest (4,5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a deletion as its wordplay technique.