Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lorry delayed between American states (11)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "delayed contained". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ARTICULATES. Explanation: ARTIC (synonym of "Lorry") + LATE (synonym of "delayed") + US (synonym of "American"); definition: "states"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Lorry delayed between American states (11)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ARTICULATES.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Lorry delayed between American states (11)"?

Accepted Answer

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