Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dirty and gloomy small cat (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Dirty and gloomy". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is SMOGGY. Explanation: S (synonym of "small") + MOGGY (synonym of "cat"); definition: "Dirty and gloomy"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Dirty and gloomy small cat (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SMOGGY.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Dirty and gloomy small cat (6)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a charade (building blocks) as its wordplay technique.