Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Male put on a garment nothing stops (6,2)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "stops". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is HEAVESTO. Explanation: HE (abbreviation="Male") + A (abbreviation="a") + VEST (synonym="garment") + O (abbreviation="nothing") = HEAVESTO; definition: "stops"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Male put on a garment nothing stops (6,2)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HEAVESTO.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Male put on a garment nothing stops (6,2)"?

Accepted Answer

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