Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Figures sulphur preparations in lab must be contaminated by phosphorus (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Figures". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is SCULPTURES. Explanation: S(sulphur), CULTURES(preparations in lab) containing P(phosphorus)

Question 2

What is the answer to "Figures sulphur preparations in lab must be contaminated by phosphorus (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SCULPTURES.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Figures sulphur preparations in lab must be contaminated by phosphorus (10)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.