Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opponent starts to reappear in very advanced leagues (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Opponent". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is RIVAL. Explanation: R (first_letter="reappear") + I (first_letter="in") + V (abbreviation="very") + A (abbreviation="advanced") + L (first_letter="leagues") = RIVAL; definition: "Opponent"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Opponent starts to reappear in very advanced leagues (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is RIVAL.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Opponent starts to reappear in very advanced leagues (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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