Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hooligan put up a fight (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "a fight". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ROUGHHOUSE. Explanation: ROUGH (synonym of "Hooligan") + HOUSE (synonym of "put up"); definition: "a fight"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Hooligan put up a fight (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ROUGHHOUSE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Hooligan put up a fight (10)"?

Accepted Answer

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