Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Party's leader longing for witch hunt (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "witch hunt". The wordplay technique is acrostic, charade. The answer is PURGE. Explanation: P (first letter of "Party's") + URGE (synonym of "longing") [first letter: "leader"]; definition: "witch hunt"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Party's leader longing for witch hunt (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PURGE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Party's leader longing for witch hunt (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses acrostic, charade as its wordplay technique.