Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Little time being under investigation ... (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Little". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is SCANT. Explanation: SCAN (synonym of "investigation ...") + T (synonym of "time"); definition: "Little"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Little time being under investigation ... (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SCANT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Little time being under investigation ... (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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