Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Empty scarlet and green tube (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "tube". The wordplay technique is charade, deletion. The answer is STRAW. Explanation: ST (part of "scarlet") + RAW (synonym of "green") [gutting: "Empty"]; definition: "tube"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Empty scarlet and green tube (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STRAW.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Empty scarlet and green tube (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, deletion as its wordplay technique.