Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "One racing on the carriageway is cuckoo (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "cuckoo". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ROADRUNNER. Explanation: ROAD (synonym="ROAD") + RUNNER (synonym="RUNNER") = ROADRUNNER; definition: "cuckoo"

Question 2

What is the answer to "One racing on the carriageway is cuckoo (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ROADRUNNER.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "One racing on the carriageway is cuckoo (10)"?

Accepted Answer

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