Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Notes are foolish (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "are foolish". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is DOTE. Explanation: DO (synonym="DO") + TE (synonym="they are foolish.") = DOTE; definition: "are foolish"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Notes are foolish (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DOTE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Notes are foolish (4)"?

Accepted Answer

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