Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old curse, fifty squeezed into French accommodation? (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Old curse,". The wordplay technique is charade, container. The answer is MALISON. Explanation: L (synonym of "fifty") + MAISON (synonym of "French accommodation?") [container: "squeezed"]; definition: "Old curse,"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old curse, fifty squeezed into French accommodation? (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MALISON.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Old curse, fifty squeezed into French accommodation? (7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, container as its wordplay technique.