Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like the compulsive buyer heading off in a rage? (7,3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Like". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is HOPPINGMAD. Explanation: HOPPING (synonym="HOPPING") + MAD (synonym="MAD") = HOPPINGMAD; definition: "in a rage?"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Like the compulsive buyer heading off in a rage? (7,3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HOPPINGMAD.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Like the compulsive buyer heading off in a rage? (7,3)"?

Accepted Answer

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