Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fail removing odd bits of sacred drinking vessel (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "drinking vessel". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is TANKARD. Explanation: A charade of TANK (‘fail’) plus ‘s A c R e D ‘ ‘removing odd bits’.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Fail removing odd bits of sacred drinking vessel (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TANKARD.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Fail removing odd bits of sacred drinking vessel (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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