Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Layman's first attempt to embrace trendy language (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "language". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is LINGO. Explanation: L{ayman’s} [first] + GO (attempt) containing [to embrace] IN (trendy)

Question 2

What is the answer to "Layman's first attempt to embrace trendy language (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LINGO.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Layman's first attempt to embrace trendy language (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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