Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Name in Japan associated with a trained spy (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "spy". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is NINJA. Explanation: N (abbreviation="Name") + IN (from clue) + J (first_letter="Japan") + A (first_letter="associated") = NINJA; definition: "spy"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Name in Japan associated with a trained spy (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NINJA.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Name in Japan associated with a trained spy (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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