Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Female? No! (4,3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "No". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is IRONMAN. Explanation: IRON (synonym="chimical symbol") + MAN (synonym="MAN") = IRONMAN; definition: "No!"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Female? No! (4,3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is IRONMAN.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Female? No! (4,3)"?

Accepted Answer

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