Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "One thus about to tour Italian port dealing with marks on a map (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "dealing with marks on a map". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ISOBARIC. Explanation: An envelope (‘to tour’) of BARI (‘Italian port’) in I (‘one’) plus SO (‘thus’) plus C ( circa , ‘about’).

Question 2

What is the answer to "One thus about to tour Italian port dealing with marks on a map (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ISOBARIC.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "One thus about to tour Italian port dealing with marks on a map (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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