Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Female criminal unmarked (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Female". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is FLAWLESS. Explanation: F (synonym of "Female") + LAWLESS (synonym of "criminal"); definition: "unmarked"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Female criminal unmarked (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is FLAWLESS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Female criminal unmarked (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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