Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Officer caught before work (3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Officer". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is COP. Explanation: C (abbreviation="caught") + OP (abbreviation="work") = COP; definition: "Officer"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Officer caught before work (3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is COP.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Officer caught before work (3)"?

Accepted Answer

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