Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "It's barely legal abroad (4,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "It's barely". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is JUSTABOUT. Explanation: JUST (synonym="JUST") + ABOUT (synonym="ABOUT") = JUSTABOUT; definition: "It's barely"

Question 2

What is the answer to "It's barely legal abroad (4,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is JUSTABOUT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "It's barely legal abroad (4,5)"?

Accepted Answer

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