Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "One can't be both at once? Boring! (4-3-5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Boring". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is DEADANDALIVE. Explanation: DEAD (synonym="DEAD") + AND (synonym="AND") + ALIVE (synonym="ALIVE") = DEADANDALIVE; definition: "Boring!"

Question 2

What is the answer to "One can't be both at once? Boring! (4-3-5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DEADANDALIVE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "One can't be both at once? Boring! (4-3-5)"?

Accepted Answer

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