Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Helping party with election coming up (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Helping". The wordplay technique is charade, reversal. The answer is DOLLOP. Explanation: DO (synonym of "party") + POLL (synonym of "election") [reversal: "coming"]; definition: "Helping"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Helping party with election coming up (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DOLLOP.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Helping party with election coming up (6)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, reversal as its wordplay technique.