Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "… perhaps sacking clique obstructing church (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "perhaps sacking". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is CLOTH. Explanation: LOT (synonym="clique") in CH (synonym="church") = CLOTH; definition: "… perhaps sacking"

Question 2

What is the answer to "… perhaps sacking clique obstructing church (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CLOTH.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "… perhaps sacking clique obstructing church (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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