Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Involve English doctor with rare painting (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Involve". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is EMBROIL. Explanation: E (abbreviation="English") + MB (abbreviation="doctor") + R (first_letter="rare") + OIL (synonym="painting") = EMBROIL; definition: "Involve"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Involve English doctor with rare painting (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EMBROIL.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Involve English doctor with rare painting (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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