Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nothing gained by rustic cricket shot (not one for purists) (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "cricket shot (not one for purists)". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is HOICK. Explanation: An envelope (‘gained by’) of O (‘nothing’) in HICK (‘rustic’).

Question 2

What is the answer to "Nothing gained by rustic cricket shot (not one for purists) (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HOICK.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Nothing gained by rustic cricket shot (not one for purists) (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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