Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Haunt accommodating lucky character (retired), oh for the bottle! (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "bottle!". The wordplay technique is a reversal. The answer is DEMIJOHN. Explanation: DEN [haunt] round a reversal [retired] of JIM [ Kingsley Amis’ lucky character ]  + OH

Question 2

What is the answer to "Haunt accommodating lucky character (retired), oh for the bottle! (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DEMIJOHN.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Haunt accommodating lucky character (retired), oh for the bottle! (8)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a reversal as its wordplay technique.