Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant secures agreements from French state (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "state". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is LOUISIANA. Explanation: L (synonym="OUIS") + OUIS (synonym="OUIS") + IANA (synonym="OUIS") = LOUISIANA; definition: "state"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Plant secures agreements from French state (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LOUISIANA.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Plant secures agreements from French state (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a charade (building blocks) as its wordplay technique.