Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Distribute the vote first off (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Distribute". The wordplay technique is charade, deletion. The answer is ALLOT. Explanation: BALLOT (synonym of "vote") [beheading: "first off"]; definition: "Distribute"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Distribute the vote first off (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ALLOT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Distribute the vote first off (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, deletion as its wordplay technique.