Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pair contracted fever in capital (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Pair". The wordplay technique is charade, deletion. The answer is PRAGUE. Explanation: PR (synonym of "Pair") + AGUE (synonym of "fever") [curtailing: "contracted"]; definition: "capital"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Pair contracted fever in capital (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PRAGUE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Pair contracted fever in capital (6)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, deletion as its wordplay technique.