Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leave home carrying penny metal fastener (5,3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "fastener". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is SPLITPIN. Explanation: An envelope (‘carrying’) of P (‘penny’) in SPLIT (‘leave’) plus IN (‘home’).

Question 2

What is the answer to "Leave home carrying penny metal fastener (5,3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SPLITPIN.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Leave home carrying penny metal fastener (5,3)"?

Accepted Answer

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