Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "May get out of prison sentence? (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "May". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is SPRINGTIME. Explanation: SPRING (synonym of "get out of prison") + TIME (synonym of "sentence?"); definition: "May"

Question 2

What is the answer to "May get out of prison sentence? (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SPRINGTIME.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "May get out of prison sentence? (10)"?

Accepted Answer

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