Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former partner did as required? (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "required?". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is EXACTED. Explanation: EX (abbreviation="Former partner") + ACTED (synonym="did") = EXACTED; definition: "required?"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Former partner did as required? (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EXACTED.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Former partner did as required? (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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