Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Isolated state reduced, unfortunately (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "unfortunately". The wordplay technique is a deletion. The answer is ALAS. Explanation: ALAS (deletion) = ALAS; definition: "unfortunately"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Isolated state reduced, unfortunately (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ALAS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Isolated state reduced, unfortunately (4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a deletion as its wordplay technique.