Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Giant operations on transport cut short (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Giant". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is CYCLOPS. Explanation: CYCL (synonym="CYCL") + OPS (synonym="OPS") = CYCLOPS; definition: "Giant"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Giant operations on transport cut short (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CYCLOPS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Giant operations on transport cut short (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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