Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Event in Illinois accounted for uprising (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Event". The wordplay technique is a hidden word. The answer is OCCASION. Explanation: Hidden reversed in "event in illiNOIS ACCOunted for uprising"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Event in Illinois accounted for uprising (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OCCASION.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Event in Illinois accounted for uprising (8)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a hidden word as its wordplay technique.