Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Holidays cancelled? You're joking (5,3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "You're joking". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is LEAVEOFF. Explanation: LEAVE (synonym="Holidays") + OFF (synonym="cancelled?") = LEAVEOFF; definition: "You're joking"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Holidays cancelled? You're joking (5,3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LEAVEOFF.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Holidays cancelled? You're joking (5,3)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a charade (building blocks) as its wordplay technique.