Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old man seen with Irish couple (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "couple". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is PAIR. Explanation: PA (synonym="old man") + IR (synonym="Irish") = PAIR; definition: "couple"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old man seen with Irish couple (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PAIR.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Old man seen with Irish couple (4)"?

Accepted Answer

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