Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disciple maybe getting on with desire to catch fish (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "fish". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is STURGEON. Explanation: ST (synonym="most of the disciples ended up as saints") + URGE (synonym="desire") + ON (synonym="ON") = STURGEON; definition: "fish"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Disciple maybe getting on with desire to catch fish (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STURGEON.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Disciple maybe getting on with desire to catch fish (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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