Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Election's about house: formality (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Election's". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is CHOICE. Explanation: C (abbreviation="about") + HO (abbreviation="house:") + ICE (synonym="formality") = CHOICE; definition: "Election's"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Election's about house: formality (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CHOICE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Election's about house: formality (6)"?

Accepted Answer

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