Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Officer in triumph observing Scottish valley (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "valley". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is GLENCOE. Explanation: NCO (synonym="NCO") in GLEE (synonym="GLEE") = GLENCOE; definition: "but Collins has ‘great merriment or delight"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Officer in triumph observing Scottish valley (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is GLENCOE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Officer in triumph observing Scottish valley (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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