Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pay for courses, with books in principle (11)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "principle". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is FUNDAMENTAL. Explanation: FUND(pay for) then A MEAL(courses) containing NT(books)

Question 2

What is the answer to "Pay for courses, with books in principle (11)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is FUNDAMENTAL.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Pay for courses, with books in principle (11)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.