Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Essential to spend first year in the country (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "country". The wordplay technique is acrostic. The answer is ITALY. Explanation: VITAL with its first letter “spent” + Y

Question 2

What is the answer to "Essential to spend first year in the country (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ITALY.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Essential to spend first year in the country (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses acrostic as its wordplay technique.