Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Engineers fail to turn down supplier (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "down supplier". The wordplay technique is charade, reversal. The answer is EIDER. Explanation: RE (synonym of "Engineers") + DIE (synonym of "fail") [reversal: "to"]; definition: "down supplier"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Engineers fail to turn down supplier (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EIDER.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Engineers fail to turn down supplier (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, reversal as its wordplay technique.