Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Greek character amongst posters becoming pests (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "pests". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is APHIDS. Explanation: PHI (synonym="Greek [alphabet] character") in ADS (synonym="posters") = APHIDS; definition: "pests"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Greek character amongst posters becoming pests (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is APHIDS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Greek character amongst posters becoming pests (6)"?

Accepted Answer

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