Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oblivious to the world, like flipping British PM (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Oblivious to the world,". The wordplay technique is a reversal. The answer is ASLEEP. Explanation: AS (synonym="like/having similar characteristics") + PEEL (reversal="once British Prime Minister") = ASLEEP; definition: "Oblivious to the world,"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Oblivious to the world, like flipping British PM (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ASLEEP.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Oblivious to the world, like flipping British PM (6)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a reversal as its wordplay technique.