Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Personage found shortly (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Personage". The wordplay technique is charade, deletion. The answer is STAR. Explanation: START (synonym of "found") [curtailing: "shortly"]; definition: "Personage"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Personage found shortly (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STAR.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Personage found shortly (4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses charade, deletion as its wordplay technique.