Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Give short screws, one's missed by mistake (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Give". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is OVERSIGHT. Explanation: anagram of GIVE + SHORT = OVERSIGHT; definition: "mistake"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Give short screws, one's missed by mistake (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OVERSIGHT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Give short screws, one's missed by mistake (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.