Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Free deer trapped by heartless relation (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Free". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is UNBUCKLE. Explanation: UN (synonym="UN") + BUCK (synonym="BUCK") + LE (synonym="LE") = UNBUCKLE; definition: "Free"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Free deer trapped by heartless relation (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is UNBUCKLE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Free deer trapped by heartless relation (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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