Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old couple back for treatment, on the wagon (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Old couple". The wordplay technique is charade, parts. The answer is TWAIN. Explanation: T (last letter of "treatment,") + WAIN (synonym of "wagon") [last letter: "back"]; definition: "Old couple"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old couple back for treatment, on the wagon (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TWAIN.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Old couple back for treatment, on the wagon (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, parts as its wordplay technique.