Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Louvre, German agreed, more insect-infested? Not quite (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Louvre". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is JALOUSIE. Explanation: JA (synonym="JA") + LOUSIE (synonym="LOUSIE") = JALOUSIE; definition: "Louvre,"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Louvre, German agreed, more insect-infested? Not quite (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is JALOUSIE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Louvre, German agreed, more insect-infested? Not quite (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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