Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mother throttles fighter in our class (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "class". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is MAMMALIA. Explanation: ALI (synonym="fighter") in MAMMA (synonym="Mother") = MAMMALIA; definition: "our class"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Mother throttles fighter in our class (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MAMMALIA.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Mother throttles fighter in our class (8)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.