Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oil pile reaches height that's laughable (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Oil". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is NAPHTHA. Explanation: NAP (synonym="pile") + H (abbreviation="height") + THA (synonym="that's") = NAPHTHA; definition: "Oil"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Oil pile reaches height that's laughable (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NAPHTHA.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Oil pile reaches height that's laughable (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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