Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hard to stop virtuoso for long (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "long". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is ACHE. Explanation: An envelope (‘to stop’) of H (‘hard’) in ACE (‘virtuoso’).

Question 2

What is the answer to "Hard to stop virtuoso for long (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ACHE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Hard to stop virtuoso for long (4)"?

Accepted Answer

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