Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Police eager to resolve conflict (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "conflict". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is DISAGREE. Explanation: anagram of DIS (synonym="Detective Inspectors") + EAGER (synonym="EAGER") = DISAGREE; definition: "conflict"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Police eager to resolve conflict (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DISAGREE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Police eager to resolve conflict (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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