Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "In brief drop, royal character getting permission to fly (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "permission to fly". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is CLEARANCE. Explanation: LEAR (synonym="LEAR") in CANCE (synonym="CANCE") = CLEARANCE; definition: "permission to fly"

Question 2

What is the answer to "In brief drop, royal character getting permission to fly (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CLEARANCE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "In brief drop, royal character getting permission to fly (9)"?

Accepted Answer

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