Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oscar avoiding comparatively humourless artist (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "artist". The wordplay technique is a deletion. The answer is DURER. Explanation: DURER (deletion) = DURER; definition: "artist"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Oscar avoiding comparatively humourless artist (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DURER.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Oscar avoiding comparatively humourless artist (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a deletion as its wordplay technique.